I remained silent throughout the entire ride back to the Gomez mansion with Ninong, while he kept his eyes fixed sharply on the road.
Neither of us wanted to speak. I wanted to ask him about the message I read on his phone earlier, but I was afraid he might get angry at me.
I followed Godfather inside the living room. I was immediately met by Aunt Emilia's sharp, piercing gaze.
Godfather noticed how I swallowed hard and tried my best to avoid her stare.
"Mom, what's wrong?" he asked, drawing her attention.
She coughed fakely, then shook her head.
Aunt was acting strange, while Uncle sat quietly holding a cup I knew was filled with tea.
"Where did you sleep last night, Aira?" Uncle asked in a cold tone.
I wished the ground would just swallow me whole. I wasn’t used to lying, but I c
