Chapter 75

Jess rolled her eyes as Fathia nonchalantly mentioned that she would reveal her true identity after they found the files they were looking for in the archive room. "I thought you'd be the one all pumped up about meeting Sebastian tomorrow and confessing your true self."

"Why do you sound more excited?" Fathia retorted.

The girl sighed, moving a little away from where she was sitting earlier. "Well, I'm motivated. I want to know about those heartless people who've separated some folks from their happiness."

"Including you?" Fathia interrupted spontaneously. Jess turned to look at Fathia, appearing bewildered. Her eyes blinked slowly, a sad smile emerging on her lips.

"You're right. Including me, with the happiness I once had."

Fathia sat up straight. "Roy?"

Jess maintained her gaze and expression. "Yeah." Then she looked up at the ceiling of the room she was i