Chapter 176

"Stephie… I didn't kill anyone." That was the first thing Steven said to me when he raised his head. "Let's go home." I felt a complicated mix of emotions as I rushed to his side and took his hand. Steven hung his head as he followed me, sniffling as he did. I was a bit worried, so I brushed his hair aside to look at the bruises on his forehead. "Does it hurt?" Steven nodded with reddened eyes as tears streamed down his cheek. Somehow, my chest abruptly tightened at this. His eyes were so innocent. I could never imagine these innocent eyes belonging to a murderer. "Please don't hurt yourself again." I carefully wiped away Steven's blood and led him out. Meanwhile, outside the door, Michael's bodyguards were already waiting for us. Steven was immediately on guard and shielded me with his body. He glared at them like a beast ready to tear its prey apart. "You'd rather believe a psycho over me?" Michael approached us as he painfully wiped off the blood stains on his forehead.