Chapter 25

"Manny!" Gaius called out as we all stared at the feeble, haggard old woman standing behind us. her white, dirty hair tied backward haphazardly. She was wearing a dirty black cloth and holding a long walking stick.

Every single one of them became tensed at the sight of the woman; they didn't move an inch from where they sat, nor did they say a word either.

I was speechless as I stared from one person to another, trying to understand what the fuck was going on.

"What is she doing out here?" Amy whispered to Gaius

"Shhh," he whispered, bringing his hand to his lips, but his eyes were still focused on the old guest.

"Who is she?" I asked curiously, and nobody replied as they all stared on as if they were hypnotized.

Axel finally looked at me, and without answering me, he got up from his chair, advancing towards the old guest.

"Manny, to what do we owe the pleasure?"

"Out of the way, Axel, I'm not here to see you," she snapped at Axel.

"Exactly my thought, Manny. You made it clear