Chapter 21. Woman

I can hardly walk at night. I just sat on the bed while watching Leon’s back. It has a call on his cellphone. He has yet to leave. Because I knew he knew I wanted to want to leave this mansion, but I couldn’t do it quickly because James Felix was what I was thinking. I can see his face in my mind; my heart is softening.

Like Leon. No matter how bad he is, my anger disappears if I look him in the eyes.

I really love Leon. But I could not accept the knowledge that he was the reason why my parents died. I want to hate him, but my own heart refuses to hate him.

This is so unfair. I have to do the right thing. I will not let myself hang in the air, and I will not let myself until I stand alone. I will know. I will dig deeper, and I will start now.

I remembered the address the woman gave me before she died. I still remember that. That’s where I’m sure you’ll find the answer.

I hugged myself t covers my nakedness. I heard Leon’s footsteps by my side. I didn’t