Chapter 21

Dahil doon ay walang gana akong lumabas ng bahay, nakita ko naman siyang nakasandal sa labas ng sasakyan niya.

Salubong ang kilay kong lumapit, “Anong ginagawa mo rito?” bungad ko.

Hindi siya nakapagsalita kaagad, nanatili lamang na nakatitig sa akin ang asul niyang mata.

"Why are you still awake?" he asked softly, and I furrowed my brows.

"Should I be asleep?" I retorted, causing his slightly parted, thin lips to redden a bit.

"At least prove yourself, Elle. Prove to me that what he's saying is not true. I need proof to believe you." He held his forehead and took a deep breath.

"What do you think? Do you think I'm the traitor?" I asked him listlessly, making his eyes dim.

He avoided my gaze. "Resign from my company. I-I can support you even if you don't work for me—"

"You really don't trust me," I said in disbelief, disappointed by his response.

"I'm torn, Elle! I also couldn't sleep a wink, can't you see that?" He pulled me close, and I smelled the strong scent of alcohol mixed with