Reborn in the Enemy's Embrace - Chapter 227

Chapter 227: CHAPTER 227 Chapter 227: CHAPTER 227 Dexter looked at me.

“Sophia, do you wish it was me?” “No.” I shook my head.

Regardless of the final goal, the methods were too extreme.

For somebody to use such methods to hurt others to achieve their goals…

I didn’t think that person would be somebody “good”.

Dexter held my hand and brought me to hide behind a truck.

We took off the hazmat suits.

“If you don’t want it to be me, then it won’t be me.” I looked at him in confusion.

“And if I wished it was you?” “Then I’ll find the mastermind and replace him, becoming the person you want me to be,” Dexter answered seriously.

I smiled.

He looked a little silly for how seriously he was taking it.

But he also intelligently answered my question.

Eason said Dexter had IQ but no EQ.

But in my opinion…

Dexter had a terrifyingly high IQ and EQ.

He just…

used his IQ on others and all his EQ on me.

I sighed and walked up to him, giving him a back hug.

Exhausted, I said, “I’m so tired.

Piggyback me.” Dexter piggybacked me with a smile and took us out of that place.

“Sir.” I wasn’t sure how long it took, but I fell asleep on Dexter.

When I woke up, Ewan had arrived along with many other people.

He must’ve known that we weren’t safe.

Shocked, I asked Dexter, “How did Ewan get here so quickly?” “Since Mr.

Lincoln has been missing for days, I came here to look for the both of you because this was where his GPS location last appeared,” explained Ewan.

“Are Joel and the rest…

okay?” I felt exhausted.

My adrenaline had kept me going in the killing game inside the ruined building.

I had a hard fall on the staircase too.

I was hungry and sleepy.

My body felt exceptionally tired.

“They’re all fine.

Taylor has the worst injuries, but he survived.

Genome Society took Juliet, so she’ll live.

Violette’s injuries aren’t severe either,” Ewan said assuringly.

“As for the rest, they just suffered some bruises.” Hearing that, I relaxed and fell into a deep sleep.

Even in my sleep, I knew Dexter continued to hold my hand.

He never let go.

The truth was I knew that Dexter might not be the mastermind behind the killing game.

But I was afraid that it would be him.

When I woke up, I found myself at a hospital back in Huma.

On the beds next to mine were Violette, who was sobbing, as well as Damien, who was glaring at Dexter.

“Sophia!” Violette said excitedly, noticing that I was awake.

“This is…” I frowned.

I couldn’t understand how I ended up in the hospital when I had just been asleep.

Why did everyone look worried?

“Sophia, you’re finally awake.” Violette got off her bed and hugged me tight.

“Where’s Zion and the rest?” I patted Violette on the back.

“Zion reported himself back to the police station.

This case alerted the higher-ups, so everyone’s really concerned about the case…”Violette said softly.

She seemed hesitant.

“I can’t tell you too much.

But you get it, right?

The major higher-ups were alerted!” I paused.

I understood what she meant.

The mind had intended for it to attract a lot of public attention.

But in case it caused public panic, it hadn’t been publicized yet.

The authorities would certainly interfere with the case.

And Genome Society must be in a panic now.

“Was I…

asleep for a long time?” I asked Dexter, who immediately stood up to block Damien.

“It’s been half a month…” Damien answered hurriedly, looking worried about me.

“It’s been 13 days and 8 hours, hmph!” Dexter retorted at Damien.

Damien gritted his teeth, tempted to strangle Dexter to death.

I nodded, stunned for a moment.

I then asked, “I’ve been unconscious for so long?

What did the doctor say?” “The doctor said you probably passed out because of excessive shock or concussion,” Violette replied, squeezing my hand tighter.

Her voice was trembling with fear.

“You frightened me to death, Sophia.” Feeling somewhat dazed and numb, I sensed a loss of control over my body.

Something told me that neither excessive shock nor concussion was the cause of my prolonged unconsciousness…

Noticing Dexter’s cautious and fearful gaze at me, I wondered what had frightened him.

Obviously, he wasn’t worried that I would remain unconscious.

It felt more like he was afraid that I wouldn’t recognize him when I regained consciousness…

Was he concerned that I might lose my memory again?

Silly Dexter.

How insecure was this guy?

Worrying that I might fall in love with Damien again…

“Dexter, my head hurts,” I said softly.

I had heard that showing your vulnerable side to your significant other could increase the couple’s happiness.

“I’ll massage it for you,” Dexter said, pulling me into his embrace and massaging my temples in front of Damien.

“Show off…” Violette hummed in a tone tinged with jealousy.

“Sophia, am I not your favorite anymore?

You said you wanted to live with me, didn’t you?” I glanced at Violette, my expression complex.

After a moment, I smiled and teased her, “Don’t you have your eyes on Zion for that?” Violette chuckled.

“He’s occupied at the moment…” Despite feeling a lack of control over my body, I attempted a smile.

I hoped it didn’t come off as forced.

I could feel that my body was seized by an uncomfortable numbness.

“What happened…

after I passed out?” I asked.

“I led the police to search for you guys, but-” Damien explained, moving closer to express his concern.

Dexter snorted, cutting him off, “The police went to the ruined building and found the bodies of those people, but…

no sign of Carol’s and Benjamin’s bodies.” I was startled, looking up at Dexter as he continued, “All the bodies were there except Carol’s and Benjamin’s…

Oh, and the principal of the special needs school is still alive, but he’s gone crazy.

The police are still interrogating him, but they can’t get anything out of him.” I frowned in silence, wondering why Carol’s and Benjamin’s bodies were not found.

“Where’s Joel?” I looked around.

I knew Eason and Zion were absent because of the case, but why wasn’t Joel here either?

“The college entrance exam is near, so he went to school,” Dexter explained.

I wanted to comment on that but decided to change the subject instead.

“How’s Taylor?” “Still there.

He was seriously injured, so he’ll be transferred back only when he’s allowed to be moved from the intensive care unit to the regular ward,” Damien quickly replied before Dexter could interject.

Dexter rolled his eyes.

“Good to know…

“I nodded, relieved to hear that he was still alive.

“After this hunting game, the mastermind of the serial killer case will stop his killings, right?” Violette asked fearfully.

“Do you remember Project Zero?

The only survivors left on that list are Juliet and Taylor.

Taylor has survived, and his crime doesn’t warrant a death sentence either, which means…

Juliet is the only one left.

But she still holds some value.” I looked at Damien.

Damien lowered his head nervously and said softly, “Sophia…

Juliet works for Peter.

Peter is too cunning and cautious…

Juliet is the only person we can extract more secrets and clues from if we gain her trust.” I sneered.

“That depends on whether Peter decides to let her live or not.” The killing game had attracted a lot of attention, and Peter was now at huge risk himself…

I figured it was about time for him to eliminate some liabilities.