Chapter 136: Showing Compassion
Rain and Henry remained quiet as they travelled to the hospital where Liza was still confined. Upon arrival, Rain first spoke with Liza’s parents and doctor to get an update on her condition. Rain asked Liza’s parents for more details about their daughter, carefully noting everything in her notebook.
Afterwards, she and Henry headed to Liza’s private room.
"I requested protection for her because of the threats from other gang members," Henry informed Rain since two female police officers were guarding the door. Rain nodded in agreement. Although the five suspects were already detained, other members of the gang were still at large, causing trouble, like the recent threats toward Neil.
Those responsible for attacking Neil and Liza were behind bars, but the gang still had members on the loose who could potentially harm the victim or witnesses.
When the doors to Liza’s room opened, the girl looked terrified, her eyes immediately locking on Henry. Sensing her fear, Rain turned to him and whispered, "I think it’s best if you wait outside."
Henry nodded, stepping out into the hallway, and leaning against the wall. Though the door remained ajar, allowing him to hear Rain’s conversation with Liza, he respected her space, knowing this would require gentle handling.
"Hello," Rain greeted Liza gently as she slowly approached the girl. Liza sat at the corner of the bed, hugging her legs, watching Rain cautiously. Though still guarded, she seemed more relaxed without Henry in the room.
Rain’s heart ached at the sight of the bruises and cigarette burns covering Liza’s skin—marks of the torture inflicted on her by the five boys, all between eighteen and twenty years old. Despite her emotions, Rain composed herself, maintaining a calm demeanour.
She waited a moment before pulling out her phone, then began reading aloud from the latest episode of a manga Liza loved. Though Liza remained in the corner, Rain noticed her listening attentively. When she finished, Rain sighed dramatically, "Ah, now we have to wait a few days for the next Chapter."