Chapter 91. Danger

"Why do you need to keep this from me, Hector? What are you planning?" I confronted him, my voice tinged with frustration and worry. But he remained silent, meeting my gaze with his own.

I continued to scrutinize him, waiting for him to speak, to break the silence and share his intentions. But as the silence stretched on, I grew weary and turned away, retreating to the bed where I lay down, a strange nervousness settling over me for reasons I couldn't quite grasp.

"Hey..." His voice reached me, and I felt him sit beside me, his touch gentle against my cheek. But I turned away, refusing to engage with him.

"Baby..." he called again, but I shut my eyes tightly, unwilling to listen.

"Just go, Hector. I'm done talking to you," I muttered lazily, still avoiding his gaze.

His caress persisted, and I relented, closing my eyes, consumed by questions swirling in my mind. Where was he going? Did he know where his father was hiding? What was he planning? And wh