Chapter 122

A few days later... Charles had been arrested and thrown in jail. I heard that Garcia had launched a brutal offensive against a rival gang, wiping out his enemies and destroying several of their hideouts. By then, most of my injuries had healed, and I was finally discharged from the hospital. Garcia personally looked after me during those days—bringing me to his apartment, making sure I rested completely, and refusing to let me move around too much. It touched me. For the first time, I truly noticed his caring side—it was warm, almost comforting. But when he went overboard, it became stifling. My mind wandered back to what had happened just the afternoon before. I had grown restless from staying indoors and decided to take a short walk in the backyard. A young maid followed me to ensure my safety. She was cheerful, lively, and talkative—her energy immediately drew me in. I enjoyed chatting with her and her friend. But when Garcia came home and saw us together, he lost his temper. He la