Chapter 86

My nod was the only visual confirmation that my guards needed.

The guard that Robert fended away hits him with the end of the gun in his gut and he doubles over and falls to the floor.

He lets out strings of cusses as he coughs.

As the guard is about to hit him again, I raise my hand for him to stop.

“Stop, it’s alright,” I say as I study Robert on the floor. He is in a kneeling position and he looks like he is in physical pain.

“Henry...” I hear a voice and I look towards it. It’s Jen, and she is walking towards us.

Damn it.

“Stop this, please.” She begs as she gets closer to him.

Robert scurries to his feet and he turns toward Jen.

“Jen, Jen. Thank God you’re alright.” He says as he tries to hug her but she dodges him.

“Don’t touch me.” She spits and she walks to me.

“I had this handled, you did not have to come out,” I inform her and she shakes her head as to say no.

“Violence is never the answer.” She says and I ro