Chapter 107. Pitiful Excuse

I was in deep thought. Maybe Zuay has a point. Did they use Dad’s wealth to make me agree to the wedding because they want Ellwood and I to be together?

“We still don’t have a concrete evidence about that issue. Why don’t you ask the Echeverriis?” Tawin suggested.

Ellwood was still on a trip. I’m not sure when he’ll be back. I kept calling Dad and Mom, but I couldn’t contact them.

After the pizza arrived, I went to Cervantes Corp. I took a deep breath before looking at the tall building.

But before I could even walk from the parking space, someone grabbed me by my arm. I couldn’t help but to shriek in shock.

“Ssh, it’s me...”

My eyes widened as I stared at the man who spoke. My eyes flew open as my cheeks slowly heated.

“Ellwood?!”

***

We’ve been inside his car for a few minutes but no one had the courage to open a topic.

I can only hear those heavy sighs and frustrated breaths that suffused inside his car.

“I’m sorry