Chapter 3

A few days ago, I noticed something was wrong with him. I found a strand of pink hair on his clothes. This hair color was rare, and Lily had just dyed her hair this color recently.

At first, I didn't want to believe it. Xander loved me very much. The only times I'd seen him angry were all because of me.

Although Lily was promiscuous and had bad character, Xander's quiet, taciturn type wasn't her taste. I really didn't want to believe the two of them would get together.

But soon, reality dealt me a harsh blow.

While Xander was sleeping, I secretly checked his phone.

At first, I didn't find anything wrong, but soon I discovered his phone had a second space.

In that space, not only was it full of pornographic apps and images, there was also an account specifically for contacting Lily.

Those images were extremely horrifying and graphic. They were all pictures of girls being violently abused, covered in injuries.

There were even some severed limbs and bodies cut in half.

All those girls had blonde hair.

I also had blonde hair.

I never imagined that beneath his gentle exterior, his sexual preferences were so disgusting.

Besides that, there were chat records with Lily.

"Honey, come to my place tomorrow. I'll be waiting."

"Don't worry. I can give you an experience Harrison can't."

Below that was a nude photo.

Xander had replied with a suggestive emoji.

I was furious and tears streamed down my face.

I really never thought my best friend would seduce my boyfriend.

So today I deliberately got off work early and hid under the bed to catch them in the act.

But I never expected Xander would directly kill Lily.

Why did he kill Lily?

Lily's boyfriend clearly knew about their relationship. Why didn't he stop it?

My mind was in complete chaos. I helplessly pulled at my hair.

After the brief moment of shock, I suddenly came to my senses. The urgent matter was to call the police, otherwise Harrison would be in danger too.

I picked up my phone with trembling hands. The phone case was already stained red with blood.

"Hello? How can I help you?"

The call connected. A gentle female voice came from the other end. I was overjoyed and was about to speak.

Almost at the same time, the smart lock at the door made an unlocking sound.

"Beep. Fingerprint verified. Unlocked!"

I instantly froze in place, my face full of terror.

"Hello?"

I hung up immediately. Xander was already standing in front of me.

"Babe, you're still awake? Who were you just calling?"

"No one. Nothing." My face was pale and I trembled all over.

He had already changed into clean clothes. Still that refined face, looking at me gently.

He was completely different from the person at the murder scene.

"Babe, why is there blood on you?"

Only then did he notice the blood on my clothes. He looked slightly surprised.

I bit my teeth hard to keep myself from crying out.

"I fell off my bike."

He stared at me with a complex expression.

"So you were the one who escaped just now."

I felt like I'd been struck by lightning. My body went weak and I almost collapsed to the floor.

Xander stepped forward and caught me.

"Sorry, babe. I scared you."

His face turned slightly red. He actually showed a guilty expression like a child.

"Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you."

I struggled free forcefully and stepped back several paces.

"Why did you kill someone?"

He looked at me calmly.

"Babe, as your best friend, she actually took the initiative to seduce me. Doesn't she deserve to die?"

I was stunned.

"Just because of that? You killed her?"

He nodded and tried to put his arm around my shoulder again, but I dodged away. He had to give up.

"As your best friend, she hurt you like this. I couldn't tolerate it. She had to die."

I stared at him. This face was so familiar, yet so strange.

His reason was really absurd and laughable.

"Hypocrite. Then why did you still sleep with her?"

He stopped talking and just lowered his head.

"I'm sorry, babe. But you have to believe me. I really did this for your own good."

I suddenly thought of something and stared at him wide-eyed.

"What about Harrison?"

"Dead."

"No. I have to call the police."

I looked panicked. I grabbed my phone to call the police, but Xander snatched it away. A flash of ferocity crossed his eyes.

I trembled all over and stepped back two paces, afraid he would go crazy and kill me too.

Fortunately, that murderous look only flashed for a moment. He gripped both my shoulders with his hands and looked at me sincerely.

"Babe, just pretend you didn't see anything today. I'll handle everything."

"Can we just keep living like we did before?"

I trembled and nodded.

No matter what, I could only pretend to be obedient now if I wanted any hope of escape.

Seeing that I'd forgiven him, Xander looked very happy. He coughed twice, hugged me tightly, then took out a necklace from his pocket and put it around my neck.

"Babe, tomorrow is our wedding anniversary. This is my gift to you. I was going to give it to you tomorrow."

He smiled at me.

I looked down and touched the necklace, trembling slightly.

"Babe, I won't let anyone who wants to hurt you get away with it."

I didn't speak. Instead, I glanced at the kettle nearby.

He let go of me with a gentle expression on his face.

"Look at you, covered in that animal's blood. Go wash up."

I murmured softly in agreement. When he wasn't paying attention, I grabbed the kettle from the table and smashed it against his head.

He let out a muffled groan and stumbled back two steps. Blood immediately flowed from his head, his eyes full of surprise.

I didn't look back. I opened the door and ran as fast as I could.

Xander sighed and wiped the blood from his head.

"Why? Why won't you just listen?"