I finally gave up arguing with them because it was of no use. I know Paul was on their side, but that was only because I haven’t talked to him in private yet.
Like, Mateo, Paul also knew I had to do what I was doing. He knew I had to find the killer. He was supporting them because he was looking out for me. But I was not a baby girl anymore.
Then a thought hit me. So hard I coughed my tea out.
“Are you ok?” Mother moved from her chair and rushed to me.
“Yeah, I’m fine. Can you excuse me for a while?” I looked at them and then got up from my chair. Mother tried to follow, but I told her to carry on eating. My plan didn’t involve her in it. Only me and my daughter.
As I was rushing, I bumped into Zack. Again.
He was also looking dashing, though Paul outshined him in the fashion departm
