Chapter 297

The next thing I knew, Lynn's knees gave out, and she slumped to the floor, unconscious. I quickly caught her and placed her on the couch. Quintus went to wash his hands in the bathroom. When he returned, he told me, "You don't have to worry about anything, sir. I'll take care of the rest. I'll also make sure that no one bothers this lady." With that, he left Lynn's apartment. I used a damp towel to wipe Lynn's face. Soon after, she regained consciousness. Tears began streaming down her face as soon as she opened her eyes. "Are you crazy, William? How could you kill someone in broad daylight? Many people live in this area!" she cried. "How am I supposed to explain why a body was thrown out of my window?" Lynn broke into sobs, covering her face. I consoled her, "Don't be scared. Quintus said that he'll take care of it. No one will ask you anything, so don't worry." "I'm not an idiot. I'd never put my future on the line if I weren't sure I could handle this." Lynn stopped crying