chapter 118

Jason felt a pang of betrayal.

His grandfather had orchestrated this hellish "training" and endorsed Scar's cruelty.

Here he was thinking that his grandfather was going to save him from Scar.

He chuckled bitterly.

What a wishful thinking, he thought.

Jason’s mind raced back to the actions that led him here, his reckless behavior that got his friend killed.

He regrets but he is too stubborn to admit it.

"Grandfather," Jason said, his voice a whisper of pain and disbelief.

"You... you told Scar to do this?"

He was expecting another form of answer but his grandfather’s face hardened, all traces of concern vanishing.

"Yes, Jason. I did. Your parents sent you away because they believed you were too weak, too irresponsible. You got your friend killed, and they feared you would bring more shame and danger to the family."

"No, they did this to save my life. They told me it was just for the moment and when things calm down they would..."

"And you believe them?" His grandfather chuckled.

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