Chapter 009

Xavier couldn't comprehend the old man's response. Why would he punish Alexander for assaulting him, yet not allow him to leave despite the abuse he endured?

The confusion gnawed at him as he lay in the hospital bed, grappling with the injustice of it all. It was his second day in the hospital and he was finally going to be discharged.

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As Xavier prepared to leave the hospital, he was met with the presence of Henry and other guards waiting at the exit.

Catching sight of Xavier, they all bowed and greeted him.

Xavier was confused. Why would they suddenly treat him with that much respect out of nowhere?

"What's going on here?" Xavier asked Henry aside.

"Even I don't know but Master said we should treat you this way. We do not want to lose our jobs." Henry answered, nervously scratching the back of his head.

Xavier was surprised even more to see one of the old man's cars waiting for him outside. Henry opened the back door and Xavier got in while staring at everyone like something w
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