Chapter 23

“Elijah, let’s eat!” Alessa called as she knocked on the door. After a few moments, it opened and the young man came out and held his head. “D-do you have a headache?”

“Yes, but I’m going to eat first before taking the medicine,” he said, unable to paint his face.

He just nodded, and they walked together down to the dining area.

They caught up with their parents, who were also taking their seats in front of the dining table. Elijah’s father was still talking on his cell phone while his mother was looking at the dishes on the table.

“Oh, son, why?” the lady asked her son, then looked at Alessa. “What happened?”

“His migraine is happening again.”

Elijah’s mother looked sad and worried as she faced her son. “Eat and then take the medicine. Later, Alessa will join you in your room, okay?”

Elijah nodded.

It did not surprise her when she heard that from Sheila. It was okay for her to accompany Elijah because that was what she always did when