Chapter 280. To GL Factory

Alea was at a loss for words. Some of Gerald's guesses were correct. But only until he liked Austin; the rest was all wrong. But she couldn't possibly tell Gerald everything.

"Alright... I'll use this," she murmured, satisfied with finding a way out.

Alea cried, "Ge'... forgive me... Hikss... I love Austin too much, so I let Austin—" Alea stopped her words, leaving them hanging, letting Gerald fill in the gaps.

Hearing this, Gerald clenched his fists tightly, trying to remain calm.

"Where is Austin then?" Gerald asked afterward.

"I don't know, Ge'... After that, he just left... I don't know where..." Alea replied, her voice breaking with sobs.

"So he just left you!!!" Gerald exclaimed angrily.

"Ge'... please don't be angry with Austin... Please...!! It's my fault, I'm the one... Hiks..." Alea cried, kneeling and holding Gerald's hand while looking at him with her tear-filled puppy eyes.

"Fuck!!! Fine...!" Gerald finally answered. But o