Chapter 9
Sarah and Leo sat safely inside the back of Christian's luxury SUV parked a few blocks away from the country club.
Christian handed Leo a warm cup of hot chocolate from a nearby diner, offering a gentle, reassuring smile.
"Here you go, buddy," Christian said softly. "You're safe now."
Leo took the cup with trembling hands, looking up at Christian with cautious gratitude.
"Thank you, mister," Leo whispered, taking a small, comforting sip.
Sarah rubbed her bruised jaw, turning her gaze toward Christian as he settled into the driver's seat.
"Why are you helping us, Christian?" Sarah asked directly. "You don't even know us."
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"I know what it feels like to watch arrogant people treat human lives like disposable trash," Christian answered quietly.
"And nobody hurts a mother and her child in front of me and gets away with it."
