Chapter 207

“I could be wrong. Probably, he just wanted to learn combat and security providing skills, and that’s why he went for that job,” Majeed said slowly, his gaze steady and serious, unwilling to jump to conclusions even now. There was fairness in him, a refusal to condemn without proof, and I respected him for it. “He comes from a background where proving oneself matters. Wanting more responsibility is not a crime.” He hesitated, then continued, his voice lowering slightly. “But the other day, I saw him at the Love Garden. He was there, early in the morning, before most people arrive.”

My attention sharpened instantly, every fiber of my being alert. The Love Garden was a place of calm and leisure, yet in his presence, it suddenly seemed tainted by suspicion. A thousand questions rushed to my mind: why was he there so early, who did he meet, what was he observing? Each possibility was darker than the last. The wind picked up slightly, rustling branches, and for a moment I imagined