As Chris suddenly showed up with a bomb that he almost dropped, Dave should have felt agitated. But instead of agitation and uneasiness, terrible pain drowned him. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Shouldn’t you reveal that truth to Serin, so she will completely understand why we, especially Jeremy, can’t forgive you?” “It’s okay, Chris..” Serin held the guy on his arm then gave him a pleading look. “I’m sure I will know about it at the right time.. when Dave already has the courage to tell me everything.” “Should I tell you now?” Dave asked Serin. “Go on. Now. In front of me.” Chris stood closer before Dave. “Or better, in front of Jeremy. Shall I call him?” “Guys, please..” Serin got in between the two. “I invited all of you here not for you to confront each other like this. Can’t you just forget that hate in your hearts for now? Just for now, please..” “I’m sorry..” Dave lowered his head and sighed heavily. “Chris..” He uttered the guy’s name with so much sadness in his voic

“I’m sorry but I can’t, no.. we can’t. You know why? Because that will disappoint Aunt Leona more. Do you think she’ll really be happy if we deceive ourselves and fool her? That’s insane, Yenny. And should I remind you that Dave never asked forgiveness from Jeremy in the first place? Even just once.. So what the heck are you talking about? He has been reaching for our hands? Are you sure? Where were you when Dave had been intentionally making Jeremy suffer? You’re in Pines Village.. You were hiding there because you were afraid that monster you are trying to defend and help would surely get back at you. He is the reason why you had to live in that far place.. away from us. And you know what? Every day, we were filled with worry and fear because we could not always go there and stay by your side as much as we wanted.” Chris looked away, not wanting to hurt Yenny right to her face. “It’s easy for you to forgive Dave because you never witnessed how Dave, with his devilish intentions, torm

Flustered, Francis paused and gulped. “It’s really a hangover.” “Anyone can endure the feeling that they get after drinking too much but not the feeling that they get after learning about a shocking truth behind someone’s death.” Visible shock fell on his face, his throat felt completely dry. He made eye contact with the old man but he could not utter a word. “You are at a loss for words.” Sodon spoke again. “That means, I’m right. That sickening feeling is not from a hangover but from such a horrible revelation.” “How did you find out about it?” “Which one? Me also knowing the truth or you just learning about it?” “Both..” “Jeremy revealed everything to me before. Such a shocking truth has been kept for so long, not only by him but also by his best friends and that includes Yenny. So, even before we were introduced to each other a while ago, I’ve already been hearing her name from Jeremy and his best friends. And last night, Chris and Ken told me that Yenny greatly disappoin

“Sir, I’m with Ms. Fei now..” “Thanks.” “But..” Andy, on the other line, paused, worried to trouble Dave but no other choice to make because he should know about it. “But what??” “She passed out. We’re in the ambulance right now, we’re rushing her to the nearest hospital.” Dave, receiving such terrible news, abruptly stepped on the brake. An ear-piercing noise blasted in the middle of an empty road where wide fields and lush trees are on both sides. Steering the wheel with haste, the car made a U-turn and sped up as he drove away. “Sir, are you still there??” “Yes, I’m heading to Feron. Please send me what hospital you’re taking her to.” He ended the phone call and accelerated the speed. “What have I done??” He sighed heavily, out of guilt. If he kept his cool and did not let the old woman talk about him and Jeremy, she wouldn’t have felt bad. She’s old enough to be hurting. “I’m sorry, Ms. Fei..” His words to her a while ago blasted in his ears. Those were cruel. He should

A ringing sound suddenly blasted in the air. Jeremy stopped running to get his phone from his pocket when all of a sudden, he felt a tight grip on his pants. "Got you!" One little girl uttered with so much excitement. Her grip on his pants got even tighter. "I caught him!!" She victoriously shouted to the other kids who would never give up chasing after Chris and Ken just to catch them. "What a fast runner.." Jeremy bent down to meet her eyes then playfully caressed her soft curly hair. "Someone's calling you.." She looked at his pocket. "Won't you get your phone and answer the call?" "That person can wait, but I'm sure you can't wait for your prize." He smiled, reaching for the girl's small hand. A spark beamed in her eyes seeing a strawberry flavored chocolate bar in her hand. "Yehey!!" Delighted, she hugged Jeremy. "You want more of that?"She nodded, all smiles. "Then.." He gently made the girl turn around and pointed at his two best friends who also joined him to play with