Chapter 62

What the hell did you just say? Can't you keep this damn mouth of yours shut?

Maya was screaming in her head for the biggest mistake she just made by calling a name she should have never called.

What was she going to do now? She was trying to compose herself and find the right words to string together.

“Maya, who is that person you just called? And why did you think the person was related to what happened to Emma and I?” Adriel's voice brought her back to reality.

“Oh, no, I...I didn't mean to say that,” Maya stammered, her voice trembling.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Adriel," Maya said, her voice laced with a forced calmness. "I am just worried about you, that is all. I was not thinking straight."

Adriel's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing. "Don't lie to me, Maya. You said Mr. Miguel's name. What does he have to do with this?"

Maya's hands fluttered, her eyes darting around the room. "I...I must have misspoken. I was just so scared when I heard about the shooting. I thou