Chapter 24

Outside, the gates of the Steward residence opened. Baxter's eyes lit up. He thought Vanessa had finally agreed to see him and instinctively stepped forward. But to his surprise, a man came out instead. Damian raised his umbrella higher and fixed his sharp, fierce gaze intently on Baxter. All he could see were the moments Vanessa had suffered. "Hello, I'd like to—" Before Baxter could finish his sentence, Damian kicked him hard, sending him sprawling to the ground. Baxter clutched his chest, caught off guard. It wasn't until he got a clear look at Damian's face that he realized the person who kicked him was that singer who had recently trended online, the one who was now Vanessa's brother. "I-I know who you are." Baxter propped himself up, still clinging to hope. "I'm here to see your sister. I'm her husband. Can you ask Ness to come out and meet me?" But the moment he said that, another punch was sent his way. After tossing his umbrella aside, Damian lunged forward and gave Bax