Chapter 122. Sister-In-law

CELINE's P O V

‘‘You're such a coward girl, Cynthia!’’ I remarked as I kneeled down next to her on the ground. ‘‘Where is the courageous Cynthia that I know? Where is the young lady who used to yell at me when she was in a bad mood?’’

I was trying to comfort her by saying those words, but it didn't appear like my efforts were successful because she started crying out loud even more. ‘‘You know nothing!’’ She sniffed, and tears continued to stream down her face. ‘‘Johnny, he is....’’

‘‘He’s what?!’’ I asked while making a face. ‘‘Don’t tell me that you have fallen in love with that guy!’’

And the fact that she didn't say anything to contradict it made me heave a deep sigh and shake my head. She just confirmed it.

‘‘He lied to you, Cynthia…’’ I added, lowering my voice, but she showed no sign of understanding to what I was saying or reacting to it. She continued crying like a baby. ‘‘He's the reason why you broke down and cried on the balcony that night, right?’