Chapter 18. Charles Garcia

BRUCE

Even though Lucy can be persistent, I don’t want to bring it up first. During the ride, Lucy fell silent, and I could sense her unease. We arrived at her place, and she bid me farewell.

“I’m going inside now! Whatever secret you say Vince has, I’ll find out too!” Lucy exclaimed before closing the car door.

I can’t explain to Lucy what I know about Vince because I know she will be shocked by it.

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[Flashback]

“How are you, buddy?” Tony asked.

“I’m fine, how about you? Why are you suddenly calling?” I said to Tony.

“I have a question for you,” Tony said to me.

“What is that, buddy?” I said.

“Do you know Vince Ramos? Did you hear that he transferred to your school?” Tony said.

“Yes, why?” I said.

“My friend is looking for him, and I told him I know