Chapter Thirty Three

Justin's POV

"What do you mean Ayva's unwell?" I asked Zion, my skepticism evident in my voice. I had been living with Ayva for over two weeks, and I was certain that nothing was wrong with her. She was perfectly fine, which made me doubt Zion's claim.

"I found this," He said, placing a small white container on my desk.

I immediately recognized the container as Ayva's. She used to carry it with her everywhere she went, and I knew it held the pills she used to take. She would often pretend they were just painkillers, but I knew there was more to it.

"Do you know what this is?" He asked, seeking my response. I remained silent, waiting for him to continue. "It contains Ayva's medications. Did you know she was taking medications? How did she hide it so well from me, from everyone?"

I looked at him with impassive eyes, thinking he was foolish for living under the same roof as Ayva for years and yet being oblivious to her secret.

"I was aware that she was taking those," I deadpanned, feel