Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1588

"Did you all hear that? Hayes just claimed her as his own," one of the men blurted, eyes wide.

"I knew there was something different about the way Hayes looked at her.How could he let such a breath-taking beauty face death?"

"Must be that she messed up big time, and Hayes brought her here for a dose of punishment."

The crowd's gaze on Mia shifted in an instant.

Kenneth's heart seethed with resentment, but he dared not speak further.

"Alright, you guys carry on.I'm heading out," Hayes said, a smile playing on his lips.

He then took Mia's hand and led her downstairs.

The men stared, dumbstruck, unable to grasp that the usually detached Hayes could be smitten with a woman.

Once they left the Velvet Vagabonds, Hayes released Mia's hand.

His voice dripped with casual indifference.

"Think you can manage? If you can, then come back to the McCray family with me.If not, well, you'll have to fend for yourself out here.The McCray family doesn't take in the half-dead."

clenched her teeth, her tone

manage.I want to return

and strode

harsh training conditions would not

determination to return had caught him

know was that her desire to return was solely for the enigmatic

being covered in blood, Mia's mind remained clear, as none of her wounds

eyes filled with concern as she glanced

me

clenched his injured hand, blood

enough to

seemed unfazed by the pain, his handsome face void of any emotion.He stared at his hand for a moment before extending it toward

ahead and dress

were no first-aid supplies in

buy

the road and

a cigarette, while Mia closed her eyes, attempting to find

tense pause, Hayes suddenly turned to her, his

clothing, lips pressed firmly together, her silence speaking volumes.Hayes exhaled a smoke ring, scrutinizing her reticent demeanor before chuckling coldly.You already have someone

shuddered, but she maintained a calm facade, replying,

"Heh."