Chapter 1094

Luke's brow furrowed. "You've been in prison? I'm about your parents' age, so let me give you some advice. "In today's world, you need to learn restraint—lose a fight, and you get hurt; win one, and you go to jail. Don't be so reckless." Matthew had planned to just agree with whatever the old man said, but something about those words stuck in his throat. "Mr. Rutledge, are you suggesting I should let myself get hurt?" "That's not what I meant," Luke said awkwardly. "I'm saying don't hurt others. If someone tries to fight you, you can run away." "Why didn't Holger run?" Matthew pointed at Holger. "Was he just being stupid?" Luke shifted uncomfortably, remembering how Holger had stood between him and danger. If Holger had run, Luke would have been the one getting beaten. After a long pause, he spoke softly. "I just think prison can ruin your whole life. That's why I'm trying to give you advice." Matthew smiled. "I appreciate your concern. But times have changed. When I was yo