The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Simon tried to calm himself. "You hate Stephen, don't you?"

"Yes." Andy was honest. "He nearly got me killed."

"He didn't mean to."

"It would have been better if it was!" Andy was enraged.

Images of the man getting shot in the chest and the team sacrificing themselves

to save him flashed across his mind. There were also those people living in suffering, chanting Ethan's name, yet Stephen, out of his own selfishness, imprisoned Ethan on Drakthorn Ridge.

Simon could see from Andy's reaction that the man did not plan to forgive Stephen this time. He let out a sigh. He had watched Andy grow up and never expected the day would come when these best friends would become enemies.

"Let me see him." Simon decided to give in and pay.

The camera shifted, and he saw Jeremy standing beside Andy.

that Jeremy was alive, he asked, "Did Ethan

the irony is that the person who saved Jeremy is now the one you've

responded, "This has nothing to do with you. I'll transfer

receiving the money, Andy handed the phone to Jeremy. Simon quickly took the phone and rushed to

Jeremy, his eyes

it might be another cruel trick

"It's me." Jeremy nodded.

looked and sounded the

sorry. I wronged you, and I'm sorry

the past, and I have let go. I have a new purpose now, so you should pick yourself up soon too. The people of Riveria need

Stephen was doubting

sure they don't happen again in the future. I've made mistakes

it." Jeremy said, "I am doing well now,

"Who's the culprit? I destroyed your evidence back then, and now I can't

his head. "Sorry, I can't remember

was stunned. "You

Jeremy said. "I never blamed you, but I really don't remember. Do you still not

words. He stared into Jeremy's eyes for a long moment before letting out a deep sigh. He understood now that some chance, once missed, would be gone forever. He