Chapter 90: The Financial Aid Scandal

Johnson had personally forced Maria to take the drug and then watched as she was sent to another man's bed. No wonder Maria had told him, when she was preparing to leave, that it was the last wish he could ever ask of her. No wonder! Johnson felt like his entire world was collapsing. At the time, Johnson had thought Maria was being overly dramatic. But now, looking back, he realized just how much pain she must have been in. She had still loved Johnson, yet he had pushed her into the arms of another man. What a horrifying and despairing situation that must have been for her! And the worst part was that Johnson knew it wasn’t over yet. He recalled the pain etched on Maria's face. He didn’t dare think about it any further, his chest rising and falling as he struggled with the intense emotions. It was a pain so deep and complex that he felt like he was crawling out of hell itself. Johnson sat on the ground, his hands clawing at his hair, his nails digging into his scalp, causin