I stepped forward to shield Steven and stared at the men warily.


    Michael frowned, seemingly upset.


    “What are you up to this time, Rachel?” he asked.


    “What? You don’t dare to watch it? Don’t you want to find out what kind of person Yasmin is?”


    Rachel sneered and took out her phone to show him the video.


    It was the video of Jack yelling in fear on the ground. He was shouting at someone not toe


    after him and to find Michael instead. In the video, he also said that it wasn’t Stephanie who had


    pushed Yasmin down the stairs.


    Michael’s expression darkened as he watched the video.


    I watched his reaction closely, hoping to see a trace of guilt and panic in his eyes so that I could feel


    the pleasure of getting revenge.


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    However, that wasn’t the case.


    The air Michael exuded felt dangerous. It seemed like he didn’t believe what he had seen in that


    video.


    I sneered inwardly. I had truly underestimated Michael’s love for Yasmin. But it didn’t matter since


    this was just the beginning.


    “Rachel, I know you look down on Yasmin, but don’t you think it’s a little despicable to use tricks like


    these?” Michael said.


    Rachel burst outughing. She then put away her phone and glowered at him with her jaw


    clenched.


    “You’re so pathetic, Michael,” Rachel said. “I wonder just how long you’ll take Yasmin’s side.


    “By


    you


    the way, the data in Stephie’s phone was destroyed during the recovery process. Who else do think


    has the power to destroy the police’s protected evidence that was in the hands of technicians?”


    She looked at Michael and said, “Yasmin sure is extraordinary.”


    “Do you know how ridiculous you sound?” Michael snapped. “Yasmin is an orphan, and she was


    adopted. She doesn’t have the power to do that! Even the Bailey family doesn’t have that much


    power!


    He continued angrily, “I’ve failed Stephanie, but I won’t let off those who had hurt her. But unlike


    you, I won’t simply assume that Yasmin’s the one behind this!”


    “Go to hell, Michael!” Rachel cursed. Then, she turned to look at Steven and me.


    She continued, “I’ve called the police. You were illegally detaining him. He’s a suspect with a mental


    illness who has surrendered himself to the authorities


    “There’s no evidence to prove that he was the murderer, so the police have no right to conti


    detaining him. Do you want to lynch him?”


    I shielded Steven with my body and backed away cautiously. “Michael, you’re disgusting,” I said.


    Michael frowned and looked at me. I didn’t know what he was thinking.


    Rachel then nced at me indifferently and said, “You’ve seen it for yourself. He firmly believes in


    Yasmin. He really doesn’t deserve Stephie.


    She turned to look back at Michael. “We’ll see how you defend Yasmin once the data in Stephie’s


    phone is recovered.


    1 remained silent as 1 held Steven’s hand and left with him. Steven looked at Michael indifferently.


    After walking a few steps, Steven muttered, “I don’t know how to…”


    Startled, I turned to look back at him. What was it that he didn’t know how to do?


    “I’ll always believe in you,” Steven said earnestly. “And I’ll believe in you forever, no matter what.”


    At that moment, his expressión, his gaze, and the way he spoke could make anyone’s heart melt. It


    was too easy to get trapped in those eyes.


    Taking a deep breath, I lowered my head and smiled bitterly. Why should I believe in a psycho’s


    words?


    Michael left the mall with his men. They seemed like they were going to block our path again, but


    Zion arrived with his men just then. In the end, Michael could only give up.


    When I walked past Zion, I instinctively wanted to greet him. I opened my mouth but ultimately held


    my tongue.


    Zion nced at me and then at Steven. “Are you his guardian?” he asked, to which I nodded.


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    Steven seemed rather happy as he nodded along with me, looking quite proud of himself.


    I felt a little helpless and tightened my grip on his wrist.


    Zion checked the time and asked, “Where was he yesterday? And where was he earlier today?”


    “He was at the Lincoln residence the whole time,” I told him. “There are surveince cameras there.


    The footage can prove that what I’m saying is true.‘


    Zion nodded. “Alright. As his guardian, you have to keep an eye on him. Don’t let him run around


    too much.”


    “Okay.” I nodded and left, pulling Steven along with me.


    “Since you sneaked out, how are you supposed to get back home? The nanny said that James is


    looking for you. If he catches you, he’ll beat you up again.”