Chapter 138

Jonathan showed up early the next day, looking furious. He had learned that after his fight with Elijah yesterday, Elijah's younger brother and mother had come to cause trouble for me. This only fueled his anger. I saw the dangerous glint in his eyes as he approached. Quickly, I grabbed his arm and said, "Jon, it's fine. They didn't hurt me." Jonathan gently touched my face, his voice filled with concern. "Ari, you don't understand… Forget it. I'll arrange for someone to keep watch outside your room." I quickly protested, "No. This is a hospital, not a prison. I don't like having so many people around." Jonathan's gaze turned cold and unforgiving. "I heard that old hag tore into you for hours." The memory of Elijah's mother scolding me had left a heavy knot in my chest. Even though I knew she was bizarre, it still hurt to be attacked by someone so absurd. I tried to reassure Jonathan. "Jon, don't stoop to her level. She's just venting. It only shows she's terrified I might fil