Chapter 190: THE UNVEILING OF PLANS

In the dim light of the car, Xina's heart raced as Gary’s gaze hardened at the sight of the scratch on her wrist. It was a minor injury, one she had sustained during her precarious escape from the second floor of her home. To her, it was insignificant compared to what she imagined might have happened, but to Gary, it was a stark symbol of her vulnerability. “It’s just a scratch, Gary. I fell, that’s all,” Xina said, trying to pull her hand away. Gary, however, held her fast, his expression a mixture of concern and grim determination. His reaction was intense, and Xina could feel the heat of his frustration radiating through his grip. “It shouldn’t have come to this,” Gary growled, his voice rough with barely contained anger. He gently brought her hand to his mouth, his tongue brushing over the wound in a gesture that was both intimate and strange. Xina’s face flushed with embarrassment as she turned to glance at Gillian and Canan, who were seated in the front of the car. They seemed