Chapter 43

Eliana’s POV

“What’s your plan?” Aly asked me.

“Let him stay. I don’t want anything bad to happen to him while he’s here in the Philippines,” I said, looking at Justin.

“He’s something, you know? He went all the way here to fix your issues. I’m having second thoughts about him, Eli. He might be really sincere and serious about you. No one will do the same thing; you get me?” she said, clearly appreciating Justin’s effort. I nodded at what she had said.

I went to Justin. I think it was time for us to talk after all his travels to see me.

“Justin,” I said, “Tell me what really happened.”

Justin’s eyes softened as he looked at me. He took a deep breath, ready to finally explain everything.

“Eli, I swear, nothing happened between me and Lana that night,” he began, his voice filled with sincerity. “I ran into her unexpectedly at the bar. I was so drunk, and I didn’t even want her to touch me, but she guided me out of the bar and took a cab