Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace (Dexter and Phoebe) novel Chapter 500

Now, I realize how childish I've been.

My death wouldn't hurt any villains; it would only bring endless sorrow and despair to those I care about, breaking them over and over again.

With all the strength I could muster, I lifted my hands to cup Colin's face, managing a weak smile. "Colin... long time no see."

Long time no see.

My Colin.

Colin's body stiffened for a moment, and as he closed his eyes, hot tears fell on my eyelashes.

Why such a crybaby...

You wouldn't guess it from his brawling days.

"I've prayed countless times, hoping nothing would happen to you..." Colin whispered, his voice trembling.

"So, even geniuses believe in a higher power, huh?" I smiled weakly.

He smiled back. "Not in a higher power... but when you're feeling empty, you need something to hold onto, Phoebe."

I stared at him, suddenly remembering a small incident buried deep in my memory.

A seemingly trivial event, yet so vivid in my mind.

I remembered a high school classmate whose grandmother, despite knowing there were no gods, prayed fervently every day for her granddaughter's health, battling cancer. She climbed the mountain, step by step, without rest, to pray for her granddaughter's recovery.

Our classmates mocked the girl, calling her grandmother superstitious and foolish.

Back then, I couldn't understand it either.

That girl, clearly on the brink of death, remained cheerful every day.

I asked her: "Does your grandmother's praying really help? There are no gods in this world."

She answered with a smile: "My grandmother is my guardian angel."

I was stunned, unable to comprehend her words.

But now, I understand.

From the moment they started seeing me as Phoebe, I somehow became their 'guardian angel'.