♠ SYLVARA ♠
I felt relieved. Finally, I stopped feeling guilty and stopped thinking of myself as an unfamiliar daughter. I had felt like I betrayed my parents; having anything with Darius felt like rebellion to my heart. I hated myself after he left, but hearing him confused put me at ease. I knew how arrogant he was, and he had no reason to lie.
“So, who did?” I asked, looking at him seriously. I couldn’t tell if I was happy or not. I shouldn’t be happy, but I was at ease.
“I don’t know yet. My boys are still investigating. Everything will be clear soon.”
“But why?” I asked, and he looked confused.
“Why? I don’t understand you.” He shook his head at me.
“Why didn’t you clear your name years ago and shoulder the hatred?” I asked.
“I am used to being hated by people.” He shrugged his
