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Back to Zero: Saving My Doomed Family Chapter 11
Shaun spun his juice glass around, avoiding my eyes as he grumbled softly, "How many times do I have to tell you? We're friends."Leon raised his eyes to glance at me, giving a firm nod without saying a word.I lowered my head, trying to suppress the heat swelling in my eyes, but I couldn't hold it back. A single tear quietly rolled down the corner of my eye and dripped onto the tablecloth.Lisa reached across the table, placing her warm palm over the back of my hand.I turned my hand over and squeezed hers tight.Outside the window, cars flowed steadily along the street.Laughter burst from the table next to us, while Leon began snatching shrimp straight off Shaun's plate. Holding his plate single-handedly, Shaun bumped him with his shoulder, the two of them jostling together in a lively mess.As I looked at the scene around the table, a sting remained in my eyes, but a smile slowly curved up the corners of my lips.It felt so good to be alive.The days that followed passed p
Back to Zero: Saving My Doomed Family Chapter 10
When we stepped out of the courthouse, we were hit by the blazing sun.Lisa raised her head, squinting into the sun as if trying to bake away every drop of darkness that had accumulated under her skin over the past two weeks.Standing beside her and watching her, I felt an indescribable warmth.It was a slow, steady warmth, like taking a sip of hot soup that warmed me all the way down to my stomach."Let's go." Lisa turned around, smiling at me. "Let's head back early to pick up Ariah."We didn't return to our old apartment.Before the sentencing, I had put it up for sale and picked an apartment with better lighting on a higher floor in a new neighborhood. I completely scrapped the old interior design, remodeling the place into the exact style Lisa had always dreamed of but felt was too much hassle to realize.On the day we moved into the new home, Lisa held Ariah in the middle of the living room, slowly spinning around as her eyes lit up."How is this exactly like what I had
Back to Zero: Saving My Doomed Family Chapter 9
Caitlin finally talked.The moment she gave up Braden's name, her lips trembled nonstop, and tears fell in an endless stream. It was as if she were dumping out years of buried baggage all at once. She looked lighter, yet entirely hollowed out.The police compiled the information and searched the orphanage archives overnight.The case moved forward much faster than I had anticipated.With a clear image of him from the hidden cameras and a solid lead on his identity, the airtight chain of evidence began to unravel.The officers said Braden had never been caught before because he always sent Caitlin to do the work in advance, never leaving a trace of himself at the scene.Caitlin was responsible for scouting the location, opening the door, and handling backup. Braden was only responsible for going in, getting the loot, and vanishing.That was why even when victims reported past break-ins, following the trail to the end only led back to Caitlin and never to him.But this time was d
Back to Zero: Saving My Doomed Family Chapter 8
On the third day, Caitlin was awake. I stepped through that door once again.This time, I didn't bring the police.I sat in the chair beside her bed, watching her in silence.Her complexion looked slightly better than it did two days ago, yet she still refused to look at me. Her gaze was glued to the bleak, gray sky outside the window. She looked resigned to her fate.I didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point. "Caitlin, the person you're trying to protect almost killed you."Her eyelids twitched violently.I continued, "You shielded him, lied to Lisa, lied to me, lied to an innocent baby, and got stabbed twice for your trouble."Caitlin's lips moved slightly, but no sound came out."He didn't need to know anything about our home, but you willingly gave him all the details. You scoped out the security cameras for him and opened the door to let him in."I paused. "Has Lisa been good to you?"She closed her eyes."Before I left for my trip, she transferred ext
Back to Zero: Saving My Doomed Family Chapter 7
The next day, Caitlin woke up.The police officer contacted me to ask if I wanted to go inside with them.I followed the officer into the small private room in the ICU.Caitlin was huddled under the white bedsheet, her lips cracked with fine bleeding cuts.She had suffered two stab wounds—one in the left abdomen and another grazing her shoulder blade. The doctor said it was less than an inch away from puncturing her lung.When Caitlin saw me, she turned her face away, staring fixedly at the wall.The young officer spoke up from beside the bed. "Ms. Caitlin Booth, you are currently a criminal suspect, and you have a legal obligation to tell the truth. Cooperating with the investigation can help you get a lenient sentence. Who was that man yesterday, and what is your relationship with him?"Caitlin's throat twitched, but she didn't utter a word."You've already done enough for him," the officer said calmly.Caitlin's fingers tightened slightly, clutching a corner of the bedsheet
Back to Zero: Saving My Doomed Family Chapter 6
I stared up at a stark white ceiling. The sharp smell of antiseptic filled the air. Someone was crying softly, stifling their sobs.I blinked hard several times as my blurry vision slowly pulled into focus."Lisa," I called out.Lisa's crying abruptly stopped.She lowered her head, and a warm tear splashed onto the back of my hand, sending a sudden jolt through me."Honey, I'm here."I tried to move, but it felt as though my entire body was nailed down to the hospital bed. I felt nothing from the neck down.Gritting my teeth, I squeezed out a raspy voice. "How's Ariah?"Lisa covered her mouth with her hand. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably as she nodded frantically at me. "She's fine. She was a bit low on oxygen, but the doctor said she's recovered completely. She's fast asleep right now."I closed my eyes.The burning weight choking my chest for so long shattered into pieces at that very moment."How's Shaun?" I asked.Leon, who was sitting on the other side of
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