AVOID

"How many more times do you have to feel pain, Gar?" asked Araf, not understanding. As far as he knew, no one wanted to be hurt. But now, in front of himself, the friend Araf knows so well even wants to be hurt any number of times.

"Isn't it the husband's duty to protect his family?" Edgar replied with a smile.

"But this is different, Gar. You've been expelled. And Elissa has been insolent. If I were her husband, I would have filed for divorce. Why maintain a relationship like that?" said Araf passionately.

"That's you, not me," Edgar replied.

Araf clenched his fists. He, facing forward, looking at the buildings below him, immediately faced Edgar. Araf grabbed his best friend's shirt, lifted Edgar's body, and slammed him against the wall. "Wake up, Gar! Have you lost your mind since breaking up with Balqis? You deserve to be happy, too. You are a good person who deserves respect. Elissa has no right to trample on your feelings!"

Edgar smiled. He touched Araf's hand, which was violentl