Chapter 13

I was dumbfounded. My eyes narrowed as I stared at her, wondering if my eyes had just deceived me.

When I heard her sniff and wipe her arm across her face, it became clear that the almighty Laura was actually in tears.

I didn't even know where I got the strength to leap out of bed and rush to her. It was unbelievable to see Laura shed tears, and whatever had put her in such sadness as to bring out tears in her eyes must have been extremely hurting.

Whatever that man she was talking about had done must have been really brutal and had turned Laura into the demon she had become.

"Laura..." I called from behind her, and just as I placed my hand on her shoulder, she shuddered as if my hand had done something to her.

"How old are you now?"

The question surprised me, and I could notice her breathing slightly faster than usual without turning to me yet.

"18… years, why do you ask?" I stuttered with my eyebrows furrowed as her question sounded odd to my ears, but she quickly exclaimed, turnin