Chapter 193

As she burst outside, the cool night air provided a fleeting sense of relief. She leaned against the wall, her chest heaving as she struggled to catch her breath, her mind still haunted by the specter of the shadowy figure, or better still - Ejay. No one could convince her that that man was not Ejay and that that was not his plan. He had planned it all. And so well. 

“You need to calm down, Gia.” Martin comforted, resting his hand on her shoulder.

Gia wiped her tears, her chest still heaving up and down and she discharged her rage through rapid sobs. “Calm down, Martin? How can I calm down when hundreds of people now think I am going insane? Tell me at least you believe me.” She pleaded. She just wanted to know that she had just even one person who believed in her. Who believed in her soberness. Who believed that she was not mad.

“Of course, I believe you, Gia. That man pulled a fast one on us.” Martin said.

Gia nodded her head in appreciation. She looke