Chapter 19 The Truth Revealed

Maria felt a sense of relief for still being alive. Although she had lost Johnson, she still had Angela, Aunt Angela’s mute child, Saul, and her beloved life and studies. Maria could continue with her life, and that was enough. As she boarded the plane and looked down at the city, it felt as if she was saying goodbye to her lost youth. All her past and friendships ended here. It was a sad memory, but Maria smiled and turned her gaze toward the clear blue sky outside the airplane window. A faint smile crossed Maria's lips: "Goodbye." Meanwhile, Johnson stared blankly at his phone, feeling unsettled after reading Maria’s response. Joseph, sitting at the table, raised a glass to Johnson. "Brother-in-law, thanks for helping me out this time. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have gotten out of that mess. Cruz may be an adopted son, but his methods are impressive!" "Even though he’s just an adopted son, he has connections. You shouldn’t mess with him," someone advised Joseph. Jose