Chapter 93. Stay for Santiago's Sake

Ricardo kept pacing back and forth in his bedroom. It was past 9 pm, and he was waiting for Alana. He came back earlier than usual, all because of what had been happening in his life.

“Damn this,” he let out a curse and continued pacing, this was the first time he was feeling so scared. Alana wasn't talking to him. Her silence was slowly killing him.

“I should go and look for her,” he decided, and rushed to get the car keys when the door creaked open. He stopped immediately and glanced back, only to see a tired-looking Alana walk in. His heart raced to see her. It felt like years had passed, and he was just seeing her.

“Where have you been, I was actually…” Ricardo said and rushed to Alana. He didn't even get to touch her when she stretched out her hand, strongly keeping him at arm's length.

“Don't,” Alana muttered and made her way inside. Ricardo was completely shattered, he turned around and watched as Alana dragged herself to the closet.

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