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"I don't know what makes you special. Ilang beses kong tinanong sa sarili ko kung bakit. . . bakit hindi nalang ikaw ang nawala?"
Layla's breathing hitched upon hearing what he said. Is he. . . Is he mad?
"Kiel---"
"I would be lying if I said that I didn't thought of hurting you back then." He cut her words off as he flashed a mysterious smile.
She heaved a deep sigh, unable to find the right words to say.
"I questioned God for saving you instead of Lyka— Instead of my own fiancé."
"I-I'm sorry," she uttered.
"Pero sino nga ba naman ang niloko ko? Why would I even think of hurting you when Lyka sacrificed herself just to save you?"
Muling nag-angat ng tingin si Layla at takang tumingin sa gawi ng binata. "What do you mean?" tanong niya nang magkarooon ng lakas ng loob para mags
