The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 72

As Edmund recounted the story, Scarlett felt a sharp pain in her chest. She had always believed her previous life was the worst of the worst, that no one in the world could have suffered more than she had. But compared to Xavier's experiences, her own struggles seemed trivial.

It was no wonder that Xavier had such severe mental health issues. The activity in his brain was constantly out of balance. She couldn't imagine how anyone could endure what he had without their mind breaking.

Edmund's question snapped her out of her thoughts, and forgotten images flashed before her eyes. "Could it be... him?"

A look of surprise, quickly followed by realization, flashed across Scarlett's face. It was no wonder he had seemed so familiar when she first saw him. She had once, unknowingly, saved him!

It was the time she had just received a box of silver needles from Alton. She was eager to practice, but no one was willing to be her test subject. She had already poked and prodded everyone she knew.

Even her mother, who usually approached her with a silly grin, would hide at the sight of her during that time. She was desperate to find someone to test her skills on.

That day, with a small basket strapped to her back and the excuse of searching for herbs, she had ventured farther than ever before. After crossing two mountains, she figured that even if she accidentally hurt someone, no one would be able to trace it back to her.

But as she walked, a huge object suddenly tumbled down from above, nearly crushing her. With a loud splash, it plunged into the lake, drenching her from head to toe.

Clutching her wildly beating heart, she muttered a curse under her breath. Still puzzled, she hesitated, then retraced her steps to see what exactly had fallen. She dove into the lake and swam toward the object, only to discover a person trapped inside.

Alton had always told her, "Saving a life is the greatest gift you can give," so without hesitation, she decided to lend a hand.

However, that car-like contraption was incredibly sturdy. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get it open.