Ninety-Nine Debts
Because of his status, I had sacrificed far too much.
I reached out and patted Alan's back, asking him to step away. Then I turned to Garrick and shook my head. "Garrick, I'm not going back with you. My work is here. My family is here."
"Wena, I'm your family too," he said urgently.
Once, I had told him he was the only family I had left in this world. Now, he finally understood that I no longer wanted him.
From that day on, Garrick remained outside the research institute. Rain or shine, he refused to leave, and his presence soon began to disrupt the staff inside.