Chapter 412. Catharsis

LUCERO

The air was getting warmer and thicker. The temperature in this village began to rise. Or maybe it was the tension, because arguments were never a pleasant thing, at least for me. Because in a fight you sometimes meet your own demons.

Jason followed me to where I told him to talk. It was a small room in the doctor’s cabin itself.

“They agreed to give us this room until we leave. We’ll have to make do here until we have to leave.” I explained that he wasn’t there when I spoke to the lady who owned the place and was very kind to let us stay.

He looked at me with those worried eyes I sometimes liked and sometimes hated.

“It’s just… We should leave right now.” His tone was almost accusatory.

I was annoyed. I crossed my arms and grimaced in disagreement.

“Are you going to leave Marielle here alone?” I asked, my tone getting stern.

I couldn’t believe I had this attitude.

“But don’t you think it’s best? She’ll be safe here.” He r