Chapter 225

Gordon also heard the news. He knew why Mayra was reacting this way. "Do you want to go back and check on him? He's your brother, after all." Mayra flinched. "He's not! He's—" An animal. But she couldn't say it out in front of Gordon. He had no idea what Anderson was like, and he was oblivious to what Anderson had done to her! She chose to keep him in the dark because she didn't want him to find out about these filthy things. After all, she was worried that he'd despise her. Her mood clearly soured as she dropped her gaze and mumbled, "Gordon, are you fed up with me already?" Gordon removed the needle from his hand and stared at her intently. "I'm not." "But you're urging me to leave. If it's not because you're tired of me, then why did you say that?" He pressed his lips together and met her gaze solemnly. "No matter what happens, you shouldn't take your future lightly. It's been days since you last attended school. "Mayra, you're very smart. You shouldn't waste your time h