Chapter 21: The Truth Right in Front of Me
I was bothered by everything my father revealed. I couldn’t get the images from that video out of my mind. I needed to find a way to prove whether or not it was all true, but how?
It seemed like it was all but impossible to get help through the Stone Forest Pack, and I had no other alternatives. I couldn't just rush up and say, "Edmond, my father said that you lied to me and used me. Is that true?"
Oh, Goddess, how silly! If I tried that, he would definitely think I was crazy. I laughed a little at myself just thinking about it and finally began to feel a little better.
I heard a knock on the door and was startled. It was late so who could it be at this time? I sat up and called out, "Please come in."
Edmond walked casually through the door with a fruit basket. I looked at the fruit basket in his hand in surprise and couldn't believe my eyes. "Is that for me?"