Chapter 44

I looked closely towards him, and saw when the sun's rays touched the diamond tip of the ring that served as a pendant for his necklace and caused a rainbow reflection on the table. I saved my speech, limiting my statement with a nod. Distracted, Abigail wrapped the necklace with her index finger, almost folding the steel.

"Believe me, if he were dead, you would still feel that way," she said, sounding sincere. "For all the others who have never managed to escape or who have never had someone to protect them. Without a doubt, the feeling of injustice is usually worse than physical pain.

I looked away on purpose, bothered by the way Abigail looked at me. It was as if she could see every piece of what I hid. As if you could have the clear vision of the girl who one day prayed to have a united family, and who one day allowed herself to be loved by others. But I regretted it when I found the desolate countenance of your handsome boyfriend. He pressed his lower lip with his teeth, d