Riley gritted her teeth tightly, but after hearing Leon Battleson's words, her heart, though filled with resentment, was overwhelmed by fear.
She was all too familiar with the price of disobedience.
"Rest assured, I'll help you fulfill your wish to stay by Justin Battleson's side."
Leon's typically cold words softened slightly at this moment. He bent down in front of Riley and reached out a hand to sweep her long hair to the side, fully exposing her face.
But because of this gesture, the scar at Riley's temple became entirely visible.
"Has it already been so long?" Leon murmured to himself, pressing his fingertips on Riley's scar.
At this moment, there was a knock at the door. Leon stood up and gestured to Riley with a nod of his chin.
"Go."
At Leon's command, Riley shuddered violently before crawling up from the ground to open the door.
Standing at the door was a man wearing a mask, whose identity was instantly revealed by the medical kit he carried.
