Chapter 8

Mateo’s POV

I was in awe when an unknown number rang on my phone. The person on the other end of the phone chuckled, and I knew from the sound that it was Phoebe. “Hi, I was wondering if… How are you?”

Even though our relationship had ended, I knew it was still her, not until I met Chantal. I was speechless and left the phone hanging.

“Uhmm… I guess you are busy. Err... Give Uncle and Auntie my regards. I’ll see you soon.”

My heart continued to sink, and I sighed deeply. “Stop that. You know the circumstances we’re in. Thus, I think you should keep your distance from now on.” I conveyed to her that I felt her sorrowful expression, even though I couldn’t see it.

My parents have never been interested in my relationship with Phoebe since we graduated from college. I’m not sure, but they didn’t even seem to like her, and they never explained why. However, I didn’t keep our relationship a secret; instead, I accepted it and informed my parent