The mission was over, and with the remuneration secured, it was time to leave.
Having caused a major stir in Mexicali, crossing the border directly from there into the United States wasn't the best idea. However, Tijuana, being close to Mexicali, wouldn't pose much of a problem for the two to pass through customs.
Still, the departure was neither happy nor smooth.
"Are you really leaving?"
"Yes."
Sean felt like a complaining wife. This was the first time he had ever felt this way. Before, it had always been him looking down on the new recruits, but now, it was a recruit who was uninterested in him.
One only cherishes what is lost, and the most precious are the things one can't have.
"Can't you consider the decision a bit longer? Even if you don't want to join the Garden right now, don't rush to reject it, don't be hasty…"
"Stop!"
