Chapter 10 ~ The Mysterious Man
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Knock! Knock! Knock!

Upon hearing the knocking sound, Elena peeked through the window, holding a bat in her hand. When she realized it was Rafael, she quickly opened the bedroom door, allowing him to enter while supporting an unconscious and seriously injured man.

“Who is he? Did you hit someone?” Elena asked in surprise.

“Tsk... Don’t be quick to judge. I found him in the middle of the road. Help me lay him down quickly,” Rafael said.

Elena immediately straightened the sofa and placed a pillow at the end. Rafael gently laid the man on the sofa and sighed heavily.

“Ugh, he’s heavy,” he complained as he sat on the single sofa.

“He’s seriously injured. What really happened, Rafael?” Elena asked, looking at him.

“I don’t know… I found him lying on the road. He asked for my help but forbade me from taking him to the hospital,” Rafael answered.

“Do you have anything, like a first aid kit?” Elena asked.

“I think I have one in the car. Wait here,” Rafael said, standing up and heading outside
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