After finishing everything, he went back to his bedroom and glanced at the scars on his other hand, giving them a hasty treatment. He then took out a first aid kit and removed his jacket. His skin was covered in wounds, bruises, and numerous exposed cuts that looked incredibly painful.

His phone rang on the bedside table. He hit the speakerphone button, continuing to tend to his wounds while listening to the man on the other end.

"Left three hours early tonight. What was the rush?"

"Just had some things to take care of."

Abner frowned, noticing the blood stains on the bandage, and took a deep breath.

There was a brief pause before the man chuckled.

"Better get that checked out at the hospital tomorrow. It won't kill you, but an infection could be nasty. Training resumes in the afternoon."

Abner paused, his gaze drifting toward Shirley's bedroom door.

Could Shirley handle being alone right now?

"We'll see."

"Mr. Olson, until you've earned your place as head of the house, you need to follow our advice."

A flash of defiance crossed Abner's face as he took a deep breath.

"Understood."

checked her body for any discomfort, relieved to find none, before the memories of the previous night flooded back, giving her a

from outside made her tense up

code to the house; could

"Knock, knock."

her door, and then

I made

her last night and saw her at her worst. All

came in, holding a

"Try to eat something."

and was unsure how to react. She didn't even know

need

glanced at the clock. It was his class time, yet he was here, probably having taken the day off. Having Abner around

cleaning up, Abner changed the lock code before heading out. But as soon as

and quickly inquired about the situation.

Abner to

watching. It was clear that if Mark pursued charges, Abner could face jail

this privately. You're about to take your

broken ribs, a fractured finger, and several teeth knocked out. After leaving

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