Chapter 27-1: Shadows of the past

“I don’t know!” Still, he decided to make another eye contact with her and confessed.

“Maybe just… because you were my only savior? And the light that guided me…!”

“Also… I just wanted to change, and so badly! I was so broken and weak back then.”

She understands! But…

“The light can burn the butterfly, Jacqueline” she muttered. “Life isn’t simple, it’s hard”

“I just wanted to be honest with you…” “I might not always be around, Jacqueline” She pursed her lips for a moment and then looked at him.

He had a bad feeling! After she continued.

“So... how about... I take you back home? Young Mr. Martinez!” she expressed.

“You’re still young, you know. And your family will know if I want!” she said.

It was really good that the glass of juice that had previously settled between his palms barely balanced itself and did not fall.

Otherwise, the atmosphere between them would have turned awkwardly dramatic.