Upon learning that Xiaolan was from Central Africa, he was certain in his heart that this woman couldn't run away, so he willingly paid the money.

As Rong the Butcher was explaining everything, Gabriel could basically conclude that this Xiaolan was the woman he was looking for.

The more he listened, the uglier his expression became. In the end, his fists were clenched so tightly that they creaked. Before Rong the Butcher could finish speaking, he threw a powerful punch at his face.

"You actually dared to break her legs!" Gabriel gritted his teeth as he said this, and then he picked up Rong the Butcher and gave him a violent beating.

After this brutal beating, Rong the Butcher fainted again.

After learning the situation, Gabriel coldly shouted at the bodyguard, "Take him away. Keep him alive."

"Yes."

The bodyguard quickly dragged the man out.

Until now, Gabriel clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the ground.

He couldn't remember what happened back then, but all the facts proved that he had hurt this woman.

Although Rong the Butcher was responsible for her current miserable situation, if he hadn't left when she was giving birth, she wouldn't have come looking for him with the children, and she wouldn't have encountered human traffickers and been abducted here.

She wouldn't have met Rong the Butcher, endured so much grievance and humiliation, and ended up in this pitiful state.

Gabriel's cold heart cracked slightly at this moment. A feeling called guilt welled up in his heart, gradually eroding his inner self. The stabbing pain was almost unbearable for him.

He punched the ground again and again until his skin and flesh split open and blood spurted out.

But he didn't feel any pain at all. He was silently venting his emotions. In the end, he knelt down on the ground, feeling completely drained.

"It hurts!"

Just then, a faint murmur reached his ears.

Upon hearing this, Gabriel looked in the direction of the sound. Xiaolan, who was lying on the ground, opened her eyes and wrinkled her brows in grievance while hugging her body.

It seemed that she noticed someone beside her. She slowly turned her head. When she saw Gabriel, she stared at him blankly for a long time.

Gabriel met her gaze, hoping to see a look of familiarity in her eyes. However, Xiaolan suddenly grinned and gave him a silly smile.

"Meat, I want to eat meat."

She raised her hand, which was wrapped like a pig's trotter, and pointed at the pork hanging on the rack opposite.

Looking at her silly appearance, Gabriel felt a tightness in his chest, and his fists clenched involuntarily.

He stood up and walked towards Xiaolan step by step. When he reached her side, he bent his tall and straight body.

"Okay, I'll ask someone to cook the meat for you." His voice was extremely hoarse. He opened his hands and, without the slightest bit of disgust for her dirty body, picked her up from the ground and held her in his arms.

This sudden action made Xiaolan freeze stupidly for a moment. But soon she started struggling violently in Gabriel's arms. "You bad guy! Don't touch me!"

Gabriel knew that she had mistaken him for Rong the Butcher. After all, since she was sold to this village, she had been subjected to Rong the Butcher's humiliation and violent treatment day and night. Even though she was already crazy, the images of being hurt were still ingrained in her subconscious mind.

So, no matter who approached her, she would become defensive and resist.

Unable to break free, Xiaolan opened her mouth and bit down hard on Gabriel's arm.

Gabriel carried her out of the firewood shed. There was not a hint of discomfort on his handsome face. Xiaolan bit down with all her might until the smell of blood filled her mouth and her teeth ached. Then she let go.

At the moment, there was a deep bite mark on Gabriel's arm that went down to the bone, and blood was still seeping out from the bruise.

But he didn't care. He looked down at Xiaolan and said, "I won't hurt you. From now on, I won't let anyone else hurt you either. Those who have bullied you will pay the price."

He stepped over the threshold. The light shining on him made him realize that it was already dawn.

Gabriel raised his head and looked at the village. The coldness in his eyes was as intimidating as the frost in December.

Xiaolan stared at him blankly. In her clear eyes, a strange glimmer flashed, almost imperceptibly.

...

The morning sun rose, accompanied by the crowing of roosters, indicating that a new day had arrived.

The village doctor brought a bowl of light rice porridge. Freya held it in her hands and patiently fed Bradley spoonful by spoonful.

"You can't move around in your current condition. I've already asked Blue Book to arrange a helicopter. When we get home, I'll treat your wound again."

Bradley reached out and held her small hand. After drinking the porridge, his voice had become much clearer. "No. When we get home, you need to have a good rest. My injury is already fine."

Indeed, Bradley's physical constitution was beyond that of an ordinary person. In just a few hours, his spirits had improved a lot.

Freya pursed her lips and said, "I'm not tired. I'm just wondering how things are going with Lu Shao."

From night until dawn, there had been no news from Gabriel. Freya was more or less worried.

She wanted to know if Xiaolan was really the biological mother of Yuanman and Yuanbao, and she also wanted to know how Gabriel would arrange for Xiaolan after finding her.

After all, Xiaolan was now crazy, and her legs were disabled. She had been severely tortured and was in a pitiful state. And considering Gabriel's status, would he be able to accept Xiaolan again?

Bradley saw through her thoughts. He reached out and stroked her hair, saying helplessly, "You're still thinking about another man while you're by my side. Aren't you afraid that I'll be jealous?"

Freya let out a surprised sound. When she realized what he meant, she let out a slight sigh. "I'm worried about Xiaolan. What do you mean by thinking about another man? I can't believe you would think that."

Bradley was just joking. Seeing the little woman pouting in a slight anger, he pinched her face and said, "Don't worry. No matter how cold and heartless Gabriel seems, he's still a man with feelings. If this Xiaolan is really the woman who gave birth to his children back then, with Gabriel's character, he will definitely treat her well."

Others might not understand Gabriel, but Bradley did.

On the surface, he seemed unfeeling, but deep down, he valued relationships more than anyone else.

Moreover, Xiaolan's suffering was all because of him. I'm afraid that man is now filled with guilt and will make Rong the Butcher pay a heavy price for what he has done.

Freya put down the porridge bowl and said, "Well, I'll go out and see what's going on."

As soon as she stood up, she saw Gabriel holding a dirty woman at the door. Freya naturally recognized the woman as Xiaolan.

"Lu Shao, what on earth is going on?" Freya looked at Xiaolan, who was covered in blood and exuding a foul and fishy smell, and subconsciously frowned.

Gabriel said expressionlessly, "When I got there, Rong the Butcher had locked her in the firewood shed. The firewood shed is his slaughterhouse. Xiaolan was lying on the ground unconscious. This blood is from the pigs..."