San Lu held her tightly in his embrace, wrapping his arms around her shoulders.
"These people..." she trembled in fear.
"Mona, they won't lay a hand on you again. I'm right here by your side," he assured her, his eyes filled with warmth. Mona Daly raised her tearful eyes, meeting his gaze.
"That man... he... he tried to rape me..." she sobbed, and San Lu held her even tighter, his eyes filled with bitterness. She buried her face in his chest, and he gently stroked her back, offering comfort.
"Mona... you're not the one who should be crying," he said, cupping her face in his warm hand, his eyes locked with hers.
"Go ahead and make him suffer. Show them that you're no longer weak and helpless."
Mona Daly gazed into his determined eyes for a moment before turning her attention to the th
