A Stranger's Redemption

Mark was harassed and spat on by passersby who stared scornfully at him. He knew everyone hated him, but what hurt the most were the lies they believed. He could never accept that Elena would lie against him and try to make his life miserable. What had he done to deserve such pain?

"You deserve to die. Thank goodness Elena Brooks escaped from your torture," the passersby said, hatred in their eyes. Diego watched Mark from a distance and shook his head pitifully. They would have watched him suffer and die on the streets if he chose to turn a blind eye.

"Mark, let's go," Diego whispered when he got close. As everyone watched Diego carry the wounded son-in-law in his arms, they could hardly explain his intentions, but no one cared—they wanted to see Mark suffer.

"What they said about me are all lies. I would never hurt anyone," Mark protested, tears in his eyes. He could hardly hold his emotions together. His heart was broken, and his body was defeated.

"I have to treat your wounds. The