As Lindsey spoke, her gaze was fixed on Kendra.


    Kendra understood from Lindsey’s eyes that if she attempted to smear Lindsey again, Lindsey would fight back just like she did earlier.


    To her, Lindsey had be quite crafty.


    She felt a newfound wariness; framing Lindsey next time required careful consideration.


    After dinner, Benny returned to his study to work.


    Kendra and Lindsey upied the sofa, sitting upright side by side.


    Despite the movie ying on the TV in the living room, neither of them paid any attention to it.


    “Lindsey, what are you trying to achieve?” Kendra asked suddenly, fixing her gaze on the TV.


    Lindsey, without ncing at Kendra, responded casually, “Feeling scared? After all, you’vemitted numerous misdeeds.


    Who knows when karma might catch up with you?”


    Kendra sneered.


    “I don’t buy into that.


    If there were really retribution, the world wouldn’t be filled with so many unjust urrences.


    I only believe that destiny is always within my control.


    ”


    With a subtle smile ying on her lips, Lindsey remarked, “Certain things will unfold, whether you believe in them or not.


    I heard a tale.


    If someone dies unjustly, their soul roams the world until it locates the person responsible for their death.


    ”


    Meanwhile, a horror movie yed on the screen.


    The story revolved around a woman who perished due to deception, and her vengeful spirit returned for retribution.


    Kendra couldn’t help but quiver slightly.


    Recollections of Marisa’sst words echoed in Kendra’s mind, “You must save him, or I won’t let you off even if I die.


    ”


    “Kendra, why do you appear so pallid? Is there a connection of what I said to something on your mind?” Lindsey gazed at Kendra with a slight smile.


    Kendra snapped back to her senses, donning a fake, light smile.


    “Only fools entertain such notions.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org.


    Lindsey, you are a smart woman.


    You shouldn’t believe stories of the supernatural, right?


    Lindsey nonchntly shrugged and sighed.


    “True.


    If ghosts were real, how could someone like you sleep peacefully? Personally, I’m more inclined to believe in the saying that ‘good people often go unrewarded while evil people seemingly thrive indefinitely.


    ‘”


    Kendra clenched her fists, rising from the sofa.


    “If you think you can rattle me with this, I suggest you save your energy.


    These are the sorts of stories that can fool naive young girls like you.


    Enjoy yourself to the movie.


    I’m retiring to my room.


    ”


    “By all means,” Lindsey responded, still engrossed in the movie.


    Looking back at the screen, Kendra was startled as a ghost suddenly appeared.


    Terrified, she quickly took two steps backward.


    Swiftly turning her gaze away, Kendra hurriedly retreated to her room.


    Only after Kendra shut her bedroom door did Lindsey spin around, gazing at the door with a light scoff.


    Lindsey then turned off the television.


    She had chosen a movie specifically for Kendra to watch.


    That same night, Kendra was restless in her bed.


    Lindsey’s words and that ghost from the movie raced across Kendra’s thoughts Like shooting stars.


    As long as Kendra closed her eyes, that haunting ghost’s visage morphed into Marisa’s.


    Marisa’sst words reverberated in Kendra’s ears, causing her unease.


    Eventually, Kendra drifted into a hazy sleep.