Chapter 28

• Richard:
• It’s amazing how one person can have such a positive impact on another person’s life. Until recently, I had no connection with my grandmother, and now thanks to her, I have picked myself up. Instead of drowning in the disasters that came my way, I am working to find solutions. I admit I have been tempted to ask for help from Fernando’s friends, but I still find their methods somewhat distasteful. I will leave them as a last resort. In the meantime, I will use my own methods to investigate how much of what Hannah said is true and to find out exactly where Claudia is. I won’t go after her; I have to respect her decision and try to resolve everything before asking for a new chance. At least I will know if she is okay or in danger.
• I haven’t wanted to go out on the street yet. I feel uncomfortable with people’s eyes on me, although my grandmother is right. I don’t have to wait for Claudia to return to recover my face. It may be one of my reasons, but not the main one. I still have to wait at least three more weeks until my wounds have healed. The surgeon recommends at least a year due to some issues with scar tissue, but they are willing to do it in just under two months. I asked Andrea to give me information about him, and apparently, he is a genius in his field.