Chapter 53: Unraveling Secrets

Malakas ang kabog ng dibdib ni Lauren habang hinihintay niya sa visitor's area ng kulungan si Jerome. She insisted on talking to him today. Hindi na iyon makakapaghintay pa kahit na panay ang tutol ni Kiel. She had learned from her previous mistakes that the longer she stalls facing problems,the bigger and graver they become in time. And so she's there, sitting on the chair as she awaits for Jerome's arrival from inside his cell.

Maya-maya pa, nakita na niya ang bulto ng pulis sa may entrada patungo sa kinaroroonan niya. Kasunod nito si Jerome. He's handcuffed and his head is lowered. Madumi at gusot din ang damit nito. Malayong-malayo sa Jerome na kilala niya.

She met his gaze as soon as he was in front of her. A sudden flash of confusion appeared in his eyes then... he masked it with a fake grin.

"Alone? You left your dog named Sandejas at home?" he mocked.

"My husband and his security team is just right outside the door to this room. Your every action is monitored, Jerome. One wro