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Chapter 28. “False Accusation”
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 28. “False Accusation”
Gavril and I together with the prosecutor are now in a nearest café from the funeral house. The prosecutor is sitting on the other side of the couch while holding his cup of espresso coffee topped with a hot milk and cinnamon powder. I looked at Gavril and he seem so fine sipping to his frappe. Habang ako naman ay mahigpit lamang ang pagkakahawak sa malamig na baso na may lamang fruit tea.
Sabay kaming napatingin ni Gavril nang marinig namin ang tunog ng tasang nilapag ng prosecutor. He is now staring at Gavril with a smirk written on his face. Gavril return him a smile and wave his head.
“I know what is going to you mind, Kuya Alf. Just ask,” he stopped and put down his cup of frappe on the table. “And we will give you our honest answer.”
Natahimik ang prosecutor at nakatingin lang kay Gavril. Ngunit napatingin din siya sa akin saka muling tinuon ang tingi
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