22. Trick

Abby’s POV

I locked myself in the room all day because I couldn't figure out why Miguel faked his death, what he was hiding, or why he put me in this situation. I thought he liked me. But why did he make me look stupid so that I could find the flash drive with important codes inside my apartment? I feel like he's just using me as a way to get what he wants.

Does it have to do with money, riches, or treasures? Or hints that he is hiding something in that critical flash drive?

"Don't you have anything planned?"

I take a quick look at the man who is standing by the door. "Plans? I feel like I'm locked up here, so why do I need a plan? I can't even make my own choice."

"Abby, you're not in jail—"

"Yes, I am. You don't have to say things in a nice way, I'm not dumb."

“Abby, I have to go, take care of yourself.” He slammed the door shut, and I shut my eyes tight and could feel my heart beating in my chest rapidly.

I still don't understand why my ex-boyfriend, whom I thought was dead, came b