Chapter 3The Ultimate Burn: Turning the Flames Back on My Bully

After a night of emergency surgery, Henry woke up. His proudly long legs were amputated, and his handsome face was melted by the flames.

The smell of burned flesh permeated the air.

Henry’s parents almost passed out from grief. This was their only son.

When my parents and I stepped into the hospital room,

Henry, numb and despairing from the pain, instantly roared with incandescent fury:

“Skylar Li! I was so good to you! How could you just watch me burn?”

“Do you know my leg was amputated? I’ll never stand again! I have sixth-degree burns and I’m crippled! You could have just reached out and saved me! Why were you so cruel? Why did you ruin me? What did I ever do to deserve this? Are you happy now that you see me like this?”

His desperate accusations sounded like a spiteful woman.

He looked nothing like the refined, gentle boy he used to be. I wasn't this unhinged when he ruined me in the past life.

I pursed my lips, feigning innocent distress.

“Henry, how could you accuse me? Everyone knows I do whatever you tell me.”

“You set the fire! You drew that big circle with gasoline and said you were going to show me a magic trick! I thought you were putting on a show again. And you kept insisting I leave. I thought it was part of the act, so I listened and left!”

Henry’s mom wiped her tears, complaining.

“You left, but you should have called the police! How could you just watch him burn like that?”

I spread my hands, looking even more innocent.

“I didn’t leave. I was standing right there, watching Henry’s performance.”

Henry’s mom’s face went white with anger.

She was about to point at me, but Henry’s dad stopped her, trying to soothe her.

“Calm down. It’s over now. Henry did set the fire, and he did tell Skylar to leave. She’s only twelve. It’s normal for her to think it was a magic trick.”

My parents had already heard my side of the story on the way over.

While I might have been partially involved, they couldn't blame me entirely.

My mom quickly added:

“We’re so sorry. We spoiled Coco too much. We truly apologize for this.”

“I’ve already spoken to the hospital director. They’re contacting the best specialists globally for Henry’s treatment. Technology is so advanced now, he’ll be able to get prosthetic legs soon and walk again. Please let us know if you need anything at all.”

Ha, dream on.

My parents spent a fortune in the past life trying to get me back on my feet.

It was useless. His injuries were too severe. The amputation went up to his thigh, and he damaged his reproductive organs. He’ll never have children unless he’s getting cheated on.