CHAPTER 34

CHAPTER 34

“SON, I came right after you gave me the call,” Magnus’ father told him as he rushed towards him.

Nanatili siyang tahimik at nakasandig sa kaniyang upuan. The bloodstain on his hands was still evident. He’s still in a state of shock that he couldn’t get himself to move nor lift a finger.

His father tapped his shoulder. Umupo ito sa tabi niya. He felt his chest tightened. He couldn’t bring himself to breathe properly, the reason why his chest heaved up and down.

“Magnus,” his father called him, “everything will be alright, son.”

Hindi pa rin siya nagsalita. The corners of his eyes were painful. Nanlabo ang kaniyang paningin. He swallowed hard to contain his emotions.

Oh, God. In front of him... Through his very own eyes...

He saw... how Sabria got shot in her chest.

His fists clenched. Nagtagis ang kaniyang bagang. He fought back the tears threatened to fall. It hurt so bad that he thinks he’s gonna die any minute.

Para siyang unti-unting pinapatay habang paulit-ulit na na