Revealing his identity

Chapter 84

Iris

I was also surprised by my outburst, after everything that they had done to me, they deserved to rot in jail but these people were motivated by what they thought I did.

They felt I was a murderer, but most of them didn't know me well enough to give me the benefit of the doubt.

"They were confused about everything and I availed myself to them the day I came to the market, ignorant of their plans. So, let them go, Gradel. You don't have to punish them for feeling the way they felt," I said in their defense.

He scoffed, staring at me as if I'd gone cray-cray. "Well, you have to understand that it isn't about you. It's about my will to protect you from anyone who thinks they can hurt you and go scot-free,"

Fury seared through me. "Then you'll lose me if you don't do what I asked," I screamed.

He tilted his head to the side, confused. "I'll lose you? What are you talking about?"

I inhaled deeply and let out an exhale, slowly counting to ten in my heart. It wouldn't be pro