Chapter 113: Witnessing Hell

"Because her mind was truly exceptional! But you didn't even care!" Johnson was utterly shaken by these words. He had no idea that Maria had sacrificed so much for him! "So, what do you want to do now? Are you going to keep clinging to her?" Cruz asked, his tone calm yet piercing. "No, I won't anymore. If I keep doing this, I'll just be a burden to her," Johnson admitted, realizing the truth. "From now on, I'll focus on living my own life and not affect hers in any way." Seeing Johnson's change in attitude, Cruz gave a slight nod of approval. "At least you still have a conscience." Johnson was still grappling with the revelations. He had never considered that Maria had been offered early admission to a prestigious school at the age of thirteen but had given it up for him. If it weren't for him dragging her down, she would have undoubtedly achieved much more by now! "No... I regret it!" Johnson clenched his fists in frustration. Now that he knew the truth, he was filled with rem