Chapter 23
an and Lex, my mind was something. Taking care of the Jimena situation, unching that guy from the picture, was
Cimonths ago, Levi became my dover Our basi encounter was when I was ommpletely. He was kind enough so drive me home from the club, and when Loffered to pay him, he requested a joli
o the Fannots were and the risks involved, but he was desperate, and I admired his courage
nga everything on the man from the picture. His name was Anson, and he was Jimena’s es, and Naty’s dad. 100bal player from Trus, but now turned to construction work, probably to provide for his family. According to Donni,
presive, violent, and physically abusive towards Jimena. Oll neighbors confimed he would
few days.
khat leave the
and made regular stops at a particula
fee shops However, today, would be his L
Last visit. There was no place
timid as her ended up with an animal like Anson. It wasn’t surprising, given she was THATC,
1 that long? It was something I just couldn’t understand
her past, the more I understood her quiet behavior. She probably had a lot to say to me, but kept her mouth
the situation from yesterday, when I ordered her to pack her bags and threatened her to follow the rules, which would‘) have been
Had I known about her past with Anson, I wouldn’t have gone that far.
Hell. I wouldn’t have kept her this close to me at all. I didn’t like broken people, didn’t want to be around them, interact with them—because I knew
I’t have the bean for it.
to take her and Nan
To make matters
new buyer Donni found misted on meeting Jimena after hearing about the fallout with the Baldinis, That’s why I had
Whir Donni and Levi chaned. I stared out the window, waiting for Anson to make his exit from the coffee shop. Hopefully soon because I had a
was just thinking.” Donni began, and I knew some rubbish was about to leave his mouth. “You and that mash! 10x a match that might actually work. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
I shook my head, unimpressed. Then you better get yourself some glasses”
Levi chuckled bumping Donnie’s shoulder. “She’s not bad to look at, quiet, polite, minds her business,” he added. “Just saying”
I couldn’t help but chuckle at their words. “You guys are crazy. I’m not interested in her at all? I gave them the truth. “I’ve heard none of you
is the biggest har to ever walk the universe. Lied about her man, her daughter-
“Damn. I don’t think I want to hear what you have to say about the kid,” Donni snickered.
“The kid” I thought for a moment. That little girl was something with her sharp comebacks, and seemed wise beyond her age. “I like the kid,” 1-
Levi nodded in agreement. “Me too. She’s precious, reminds me of my own daughter.
Donni raised an eyebrow: “And when’s the last time you saw her?”
What you think I don’t want to see my daughter!” Levi snapped back.
Levi was a father to a four–year–old daughter. His ex–wife had been giving him a hard time, trying everything in her power to keep him away from her. He told us not to interfere, so we didn’t.
However, despite all the crap be dealt with, even Levi agreed with the fact that, that Anson guy could not be a good fit in a child’s life.
Just the thought of Anson laying a hand on that little girl nude my blood boil, and my fist clenched before I knew it
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At first wasn’t that invested. I just didn’t want him to get in between whatever deal I had with Jime help my reactio
Knowing he was a shitty person made it less difficult to kill him.
but bearing something like that, I couldn’t
“Do you want me to find out more about her background, where she came from, and her family?” Donni
Lasked.
ny focus was on Anson, and making sure
I shook head. “Tin fine for now,” I replied, not ready to delve deeper into Jimena’s past Hight now, my
my today would be his last day walking around.
“There he is,” I spoke, seeing Anson exit the coffee shop. I shared a look with Donni, and he understood the plan without saying a word. We got out of the car, just the two of us, and silently made our way behind Anson so we could follow him from a distance.
In my head, Thad already painted a picture of Anson–and seeing him, I could tell it was conect. He had the typical look of a washed–up athlete, and a defeated walk, looking like he himself didn’t know his purpose on this earth.
“Need it done in one shot? Donni whispered as we closed in on him.
“No,” I responded, “First, he should feel how it’s like being on the receiving end. I’ll take care of it after”
“Can’t disagree with that Donni caught up to Anson and grabbed him by the throat, shoving him into a nearby alley