ELIZA

I give my mother a dejected face. She is deceiving us. She had an illicit relationship with a stranger. Is this the rationale behind her request that I visit Zamiel's estate. She does not want me to witness her relationship with that individual, so why? Gosh. It defies belief. I had believed my mother had been quite dependable all this time, yet there it is. Because of her lust for someone, she pulled that ruse. I just don't believe her.

"Please give me some time to explain," she said. My eyes start to tear up.

I questioned in sorrow, "What are you going to explain, mom? The thing you do after we leave—is that it?"

"I am telling the truth. Edgar is your biological father. Your dad and I were put together through an arrange marriage. I thought I loved your father, but when Edgar showed up again, I believe that Edgar is the best thing that ever happened to me. He came back for us. I'm sorry, we didn't tell you. Edgar left us because he believes he does not own the two of you. Your dad h