Chapter 156

MAYA

I turned to look at Nelson, whose face held the same expression as mine, which means that he heard what Victor said to me.

" What did you say? " I asked in a low voice, trying to be as gentle as I could even though my heart was beating rapidly.

" Maya, " he said again and I scoffed, grinning from ear to ear. What was this? A miracle?

" Do you remember me? " I asked, picking my words one after the other as Nelson came beside me, the both of us staring at him eagerly. He observed me, saying nothing and an uncomfortable silence fell in the room.

" Who are you? " He asked after observing me for a while and I scoffed again, this time around, frowning.

" You don't know me? " I asked and he shook his head. Suddenly, he smiled, bending forward to me.

" Perhaps, do you happen to know who Maya is? I have been trying