Chapter 79

Two hours before Laverna and Gunner’s flight back to Mephis City, Liliana was with them at the airport. Panandaliang umalis si Gunner dahil may bibilhin pa ito sa may labas ng airport.

Nang maiwan ang dalawang babae, agad hinarap ni Liliana si Laverna na ngayo’y iba na naman ang itsura niya at may gamit na prosthetic eye. She knew it was for her own safety from the enemies after her, but looking at Laverna up close made her feel like a stranger.

“I thought it was just a joke that you can change your appearance with make-up, but I guess... I was wrong,” komento niya para basagin ang awkwardness na bumabalot sa kanila.

Bumuntong hininga siya saka niya hinarap nang husto ang babaeng hindi niya pa rin kayang masikmurang tawagin na stepmother.

“Gunner is the only family I have left,” saad niya sa pinakaseryoso niyang tono ng boses.

Tinuon ni Laverna ang atensyon niya sa dalaga.

“I know,” she responded.

“Then, before you leave, I want you to promise me one thing.”

“And what would that be?”