Chapter 869


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    Skr couldn''t shake off her worry about Simona. She had been uneasy ever since receiving the call from Aiken, so she didn''t say anything to Joe. Throughout the drive to the hospital, they remained silent.


    On the way, she nced through Simona''s Instagram. After returning to school, Simona made friends and frequently visited the library or hung out after sses.


    A few hours earlier, just after school let out, Simona had posted a photo of herself ying tennis with her ssmates.


    Skr looked at the bright smile on Simona''s face in the post and furrowed her brow.


    Joe rolled down the car window. The cool evening breeze helped clear his mind.


    Soon, they arrived at the Apollo Hospital.


    Skr quickly hurried to the floor where Simona''s ward was located. Just as she was approaching, she saw two police officersing out of the ward.


    One of the police officers spoke to Aiken, "We''ve just apprehended the individuals who harmed your sister. We''ve collected evidence and will make sure justice is served."


    Aiken, with his back to her, responded, "I demand severe punishment for those who did this. They''re all over 16."


    "Okay." The police officers understood the victim''s family''s anger. Anyone would want severe consequences for those who harmed their loved ones. The police officers couldn''t help but wonder what was going on with these students these days. They weremitting crimes at such a young age. They felt sorry for the poor girl.


    After the police officers walked away, Skr and Joe exchanged a look. Then, she immediately approached Aiken. "How is Simona?"Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    "She won''t let me get close. A few of her ssmates raped her and another girl. Skye, please, help me. She''s my only sister," Aiken said. His voice was hoarse, his eyes red and bloodshot.


    Rape...


    Skr''s body trembled violently. Her face went pale, her eyes filled with tears. For a moment, she didn''t know what to say.


    Her throat ached, and she managed to nod stiffly.


    Seeing her reaction, Aiken continued, "I''m leaving Simona in your care for now. I have to take care of some things."


    Even though the ones who hurt Simona had been taken into custody, they would still have to go througn legal procedures for their crimes. But Aiken was not going to let them off easily.


    Those who dared to harm his sister were not people who could be repaid simply by serving a few years in prison or enduring some hardship. He would make sure they truly understood what darkness was.


    As he turned his back to Skr, his face darkened with a shadow of grim determination. When he noticed Joe was also there, he didn''t bother hiding it. But he still gave Joe a polite nod, just like always.


    Joe returned the nod..


    After learning what Simona had gone through, any lingering jealousy he felt toward Aiken now seemed trivial. "Kstay here as well. Go do what you need to," Joe said,


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    understanding exactly what Aiken intended to do.


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    Aiken paused, nced at Joe, and then quickly walked away.


    After Aiken left, Skr gently knocked on the door.


    "Simona, it''s me."


    There was no sound from inside the ward. Simona didn''t respond. Skr continued softly, "Simona, can Ie in and keep youpany?" "Skr..." Simona''s tearful voice came from inside the ward.


    Skr immediately pushed open the door and went in. She was stunned to find Simona not lying on the hospital bed but sitting on the floor in a corner, her back pressed against the wall.


    In her eyes, Simona had always been bright and fearless, full of youthful energy and light


    But now, Simona''s face was streaked with tears, with visible injuries on her face and hands. Skr could only imagine the terrible trauma those people had inflicted on her.