Chapter 27: Running Away

Jeremy felt stupid for trying to manipulate her this way along with the sadness he felt to see her hate-filled eyes.

He decided it would be best for him to be straightforward. But he wondered if she'd believe him if he said that Millman might be responsible for hiring a gang to kill her. He decided to give it a try.

"Did you eat anything?" he asked, getting her hands off his collar. He knew she didn't eat anything in the morning.

Noticing her wince a little he remembered the would in her hand and checked it. It hasn't healed in entirety, but it looked good.

He could only feel sorry for her. His wound in the chest has already formed a scab and healed, but her wound still is not healed.

Why would she hurt herself like this?

"I'll get something once I-"

"Get in. Eat first. I'll go with you." He said and pointed at the door.

Jacques didn't know what she should do. She definitely didn't want to go with him. and he was not meeting her eyes and she couldn't figure out what he was thinking.

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