The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 75

Edmund rushed forward and grabbed Xavier around the waist, catching him just in time before he collapsed onto Scarlett. Meanwhile, Caleb clutched his throat, coughing violently as he scrambled backward, desperate to crawl out of the room.

It was utterly terrifying. It wasn't the first time Xavier had choked him during an episode.

But usually, there were sedatives and anesthetics. Someone was always able to pull him free from Xavier's grip.

However, Xavier seemed completely out of control today. Neither medication had any effect.

Caleb had been convinced Xavier had killed Scarlett. That was why he hadn't seen her when he woke up.

He was completely innocent!

But no matter how he tried to explain, Xavier acted as though he'd witnessed it with his own eyes. He was convinced that Caleb was the killer and nearly strangled him to death as some twisted form of atonement for Scarlett's life.

Just then, the medical staff finished quickly tidying up the room.

Edmund helped Xavier onto the hospital bed, his face full of deep concern.

"Ah, this injury has definitely worsened. I don't know when he'll ever recover."

"Mr. Stroud is either on the road to more injuries or on the road to recovery. His life is so difficult," Scarlett said, her voice laced with concern.

Scarlett bit her lip, then, after a moment's hesitation, said, "Mr. Barrett, could you please request a leave of absence for me from school? I'll stay here to take care of Mr. Stroud."

Edmund nodded. Right now, Scarlett was the only one who could calm Xavier's emotions.

He hadn't told her last night that after the serious injury Xavier suffered ten years ago, he'd been tracing her portrait every night before bed.

Only when he was satisfied with his drawing would he put down his pen and lie down.

Over the years, it had become a habit.

So, perhaps only Scarlett could give Xavier the sense of security he needed.

At Yendale Harldon Academy, Edmund had arranged an extended leave for Scarlett and taken her textbooks as well.

When their homeroom teacher, Mike, heard that Scarlett would be absent for a while, he hurriedly shoved a thick stack of advanced math competition papers into Edmund's hands.