Chapter 25

Zairon looked at me with disbelief. "What? But-"

I cut him off. "I lied, Zairon. I thought maybe you'd feel a slight sliver of responsibility, but it seems you're not interested. So, there's no baby, and there never was."

His expression shifted from confusion. "Why would you lie about something like that?"

I smirked with a bitterness in my voice. "Just returning the favor. You rejected the idea of being a father, so I rejected the idea of burdening you with it." I keep myself calm upang hindi niya alam na nagsisinungaling lang ako.

He took a step back. "No, let me check you. Malalaman ko kung meron o wala. Doctor ako, I can tell."

Bigla akong napaatras at kinabahan. "Don't bother checking me dahil hindi ako buntis.. I'm not pregnant, Zairon."Mariin kong saad. He remained silent, his eyes searching mine for the truth. I could see a mix of emotions crossing his face-confusion, frustration, and perhaps a hint of regret. Kusang umiwas ang tingin ko. Tiningnan na lamang ang mga bahay s