Chapter 41

✧ADAM MEADOWS✧

"Hi, Auntie," I greeted her nang pagbuksan niya ako ng pinto. Bitbit ko ang medyo malaking shopping bag na may tatak ng isang signature brand. A slight smile on my face. I had promised her last night I'd send a gift today, but because of Jazz mentioning the vault and the photo album, I thought I'd have to check it out myself. Uncle Win wasn’t home; he was at the company. Only Auntie Cass was here.

"Hello, Adam!" Aunt Cassandra responded warmly, her eyes lighting up when she saw me. “Come in, come in."

I stepped inside, feeling a mix of determination and anxiety. As much as I appreciated Auntie Cass’s hospitality, I couldn’t shake off the urgency of finding out the truth about those pictures. Pero kailangan ko muna siyang libangin dahil hindi naman niya alam ang totoong pakay ko sa pagpunta ngayon dito.

“Here’s my gift.” Inabot ko sa kaniya ang bitbit kong shopping bag noong nasa living area na kami.

“Goodness, Adam . . .” Para siyang nawala sa sarili habang inaaral