Chapter 19: The Deal 3

"Thank you," ani Lauren nang iabot nito sa kanya ang goblet ng wine.

Sandaling namayani ang katahimikan bago, "I'm sorry for being an ass too. I shouldn't have put all the blame on you. I'm just..." He just huffed and took a swig of his beer. "Mom took over Ace Logistics. She said it will remain that way until she had not seen me try for this marriage to work."

Napakurap siya. No wonder he's always on edge.

"I'm so sorry, Kiel. I dragged you into this mess--"

"No. It's not your fault I-I'm a little... lost."

Lost.

The way he said the word tugged something inside her heart. Was it pity? Compassion? Or something else?

She wanted to tell him that she felt lost too. Even before the scandal broke, she felt uncertain about her future. But she chose to remain silent. She had learned from their previous interactions that they are not good in talking. So in order for that conversation to work, they must take turns talking and listening.

"I need your help to get back my full control over my c