41

GRAY

I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. I needed answers, and I was determined to find them, no matter the cost. I already settled the hospital bills and made arrangements for Jessica discharge, making sure everything was in order.

Kailangan ko na magmadali para umpisahan na ang pag-iimbestiga sa kasong ito bago pa mahuli ang lahat— mula sa pagkamatay ng Mama ko at ni Grace, mga binasurang kaso laban kay Edison, Yuri's involvement, 'yong ambush, 'yong massacre na nangyari kina Lucille, everything.

"Thank you for staying with her," sambit ko.

"Wala po 'yon, maliit na bagay," tugon naman niya na nakangiti habang isinasara ang pinto.

I was about to spoke when someone intervene, it was Zero— Nate's older brother.

"Grayson, do you already know what happened?" tanong niya nang makalapit.

"Yes, I got a call from Manang Bida," I replied. "It's a terrible situation."

"I'm worried about the children, especially Nasha. They've been through so much. I don't know how to prot