Chapter 31

Shadow

My mind completely went blank after what I heard. My mother continued sobbing frantically which made me shake in panic even more. I couldn't make it to the resort and hurried home.

"M-Mom, please c-calm down. Tell me what happened," I asked with trembling hands.

I roamed my eyes around to look for a cab. But the highway is very quiet and not even a single taxi passes by!

"He dealt with a problem in the company. He was stressed out by it. And I caught him unconscious in his office. It was a good thing the ambulance came here quickly. I-I don't know what to do, Cianna...”

I slapped my forehead while listening to my mother's trembling voice. Oh God! I hope my father's fine! Because I can't forgive myself if something bad happens.

He was always desperate in telling me to go home and help with the company. And here I am being selfish and can't even give in to him. Goodness! What am I gonna do?

"Mommy, calm down, please. Callar and I will go home now," I said with my eyes closed.

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