Chapter 53 Ximena Attacked

“Don’t be afraid, you’re clearly not safe there. Find somewhere else to stay immediately, your parents’ place or a hotel will do. I’m on my way.” Callie advised as she briskly walked towards the luxury car, whose window rolled down to reveal a face tired yet sharply contoured. Nelson frowned slightly, “Who were you talking to so intently?” It was Nelson, back from his trip. Her eyes lighting up, Callie clung to the car door, “Mr. Oconnor, could you give me a ride?” Minutes later, inside the car, Nelson finally grasped the gravity of her words. He massaged his temples and said pointedly, “From what you’ve described, Joaquin is a desperate gambler at the end of his rope, broken and likely to act rashly, as evidenced tonight. Even if you help her now, she’ll still face threats later. Perhaps involving the police would be wiser.” Callie was still texting Ximena, not looking up, “That’s cold-hearted. She’s been assaulted, possibly seriously injured, and you want me to tell her to go t