Chapter 36 “Are you trying to poison me?” “Aemon!” Lily yelled when Aemon pushed the table like it was only a piece of paper. His hand found the knife that is meant for the steak and now cornering the neck of his Uncle who’s pinned on the wall. His grandmother pulled Lily in her back and didn’t stop Aemon from doing that. Their men pointed their guns to her Uncle’s men. The stainless spoon turned black, it only means that there was poison in her soup. “How dare you try to poison my wife?” Aemon said in his deep and scary voice. No one cannot be frightened with those dark eyes of his right now.“I am innocent! W-Why would I poison m-my own n-niece?!” He exclaimed and tried to clean his image. “Who fvcking put poison in the soup?!” Her Uncle yelled out loud beyond the tip of the knife that Aemon was pointing at his neck. “Are you okay?” Lily asked their grandmother after what happened. Aemon and her already took a bite from the food.“I am fine, Lily. I think he only poisoned yours
Chapter 37"My next plan is to destroy Lily," the woman proposed to the man who was caressing her hair. He stopped as soon as the woman said that. "What?" he asked with a glimpse of annoyance from his voice. The woman looked at her when he reacted that way as if he was so insensitive. "I said I am planning to destroy her. It's time to touch her n—" he pushed her away that made her almost lose her balance. It was too strong and sudden. She was surprised and confused when he did that to her. He was upset as he was looking at her."What the hell? What's your problem?" she asked. "Don't you dare touch Lily," he squeezed her arm really hard while eyeing her directly. "You're hurting me," she uttered and tried to resist. But he was too cold and mad from those eyes of his at her as if she had done a huge sin. "Try to touch her and you will be fvcking facing me." He said in his sturdy voice, giving warning to her. She stared at him and realized something. In the end, a small smile flashe
Chapter 38Lily was sitting on the sofa, tapping her leg with her fingers while looking out of nowhere. She was pondering about everything. How can she think of Leonora as a traitor? She now feels guilty about it. None of them is a traitor, they have been just played by someone without them knowing. "Who do you think it is?" Rafael asked Aemon while the three of them were also there, having coffee. They still managed to drink coffee beyond all of this. But then, coffee is what they've got to calm their systems. "I'm cracking my head," Paul replied instead and took a deep breath. "Whoever is behind this, that person is near us. I'm sure we're communicating with that person often," Aemon answered while his eyes were on watches. "We can't accuse anymore," Rafael uttered and shook his head. "It's the worst feeling." He added. Among all of them, he was the one who had a lot of experiences about being accused these past few days. "Of course. We need strong evidence now," Paul agreed. T
Chapter 39The sun is about to hide. Even its shine is fading gradually. Just like Aemon who was losing its brightness. He was outside, standing there. The news that came to him stunned him that he couldn't move a bit from there. His mind was trying to absorb everything he found out. The happiness that is filling him suddenly stopped from flowing out of the blue. Pain and guilt strike instead. He has been content in his life ever since Lily happened. But now, would he still have her beyond what he has done to her beloved father? Fear is eating him up. What if he loses her? He was stuck between telling her the truth or hiding it forever. If he hides it, he would be a coward like her Uncle and Mom who have been hiding the truth. Now, he realized why her Uncle was trying to bury that past. That was why he told him not to find this out anymore. He was right all along. "Hey," Lily said and hugged him from behind sweetly. He couldn't even touch her in so much guilt that is eating him up.
Chapter 40It was 4 am in the morning and they were already leaving the house. She was simply wearing a brown coat that is paired with her brown pants and a white tube inside the coat. Lily was still yawning while leaning on the car. Aemon, himself, was carrying their luggages with their driver. The sun is not up yet because it's still early. There are no stars above the sky anymore. The sky was dark as if it was still night. The fog covers the windows around the house and even the car. It was cold even without the wind. It is the sign of early in the morning, the cold vibe it gives. "Done," Aemon uttered before he opened the door for her. Lily couldn't even smile as her eyes have been wanting to sleep more. She just headed straight inside and quickly leaned her head on the window and made another sleep. "Sleepyhead," Aemon commented as he saw his wife. She couldn't even open her eyes a bit. "Where are you going, sir?" Their driver asked when he began to drive. The road was silent
Chapter 41*Flashback*It's 8:00 am. The whole road was filled with different cars, stuck in the middle of heavy traffic. One of those who were stuck there was Aemon and Lily's father who was on his way back home after working overtime last night. "Hey, Dad! Why didn't you go home last night?" Her daughter asked on the phone. She has been waiting for him. That is the hobby she always does each day after going home from school. "I work overtime at work, dear. Have you eaten your breakfast? Why are you still home? Don't you have to go to school today?" He showered her with multiple questions. "Dad, it's Saturday, no school." Lily sighed as she answered back. Her father laughed over the phone when he realized that it's Saturday. He has been working so much that he forgot what day it was. "Oh, I forgot. I think I need a lot of sleep today. Anyways, have you eaten, dear?" he asked again as he yawned. "Yes, I did, Dad. Mom cooked Adobo, so you should hurry there." She said and giggled
Chapter 42“Why are you here?” Lily asked as she hugs Paul who just arrived all of a sudden. Aemon was left on the table along with the food that began to serve. He was still stuck with his chest beating aloud when he tried to tell her the truth. That was so close—really closed. He looks pale because of that. "Oh, I've changed my mind. I can't wait to go here so I become stubborn for a while," Paul replied and chuckled. "Hey, dude!" he greeted when he saw Aemon on the table. "Hey," he only said. Paul crossed his eyebrows with confusion while staring at Aemon. He was still breathing heavily and his hands were still fvcking trembling. Paul arrived on time, exactly on time. Aemon simply shook his head to him, telling him not to ask anymore. "Woah, you really ordered for me, huh?" he said when he saw all the food. "That was not for you," Aemon said. "Order yours," he added as they all sat back on the table. "Are you also new here, sir?" the lady asked after serving the last food of t
Chapter 43“I know we are not on good terms, Aemon…” Frederick said as he watched Lily enjoy the food she just bought while sitting near the ocean, enjoying the bright of the sun shining upon her. “You’re my cousin, but I don’t want to see Lily being deceived when we all know the truth.” He uttered as his jaw clenched. “Don’t make me a bad husband here, Frederick. I know what I am doing,” he said firmly with coldness from his voice as he eyed Frederick beside him. Frederick smirked annoyingly. “Aren’t you becoming one, Aemon? You know Lily was seeking for that truth and yet you’re hiding it fro–”“And do you think it’s easy for me, huh? Of course, I tried telling him, Frederick…but as you know, I can’t lose her, I fvcking can’t.” Aemon was already curling his hands tightly as his blood was boiling not in anger but in guilt. Do they think this is all easy for him? God knows how much he wanted to do the right thing and that is to tell her the truth, but it’s not easy. He’s stuck betwe