Chapter 44

"I admit it. Yes, I'm still scared. Takot ako sa'yo, especially when you get mad. I always remember that night, Dark, and it terrifies me. I'm still trapped in my trauma," I said softly, my eyes shut, avoiding his gaze.

He stopped stroking my head, and I heard him curse under his breath. Then, I felt him place gentle kisses on my forehead, my ear, my temple, and finally, my cheek.

"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I know saying sorry a hundred times won't be enough to erase the pain I caused, but please, let me help you. Let me take you to a therapist, honey. I want to help you heal. I can't bear the thought of you being afraid of me. Please, let me do something to make your trauma go away. I want us to grow old together, without fear. I don't want you to end up like Nyx," he pleaded, his voice heavy with regret.

I opened my eyes and furrowed my brows, confused. "Ano naman ang kinalaman ni Nyx dito?"

"You remind me of her. Like her, you shroud yourself in darkness. You're living in a worl