Chapter 29
At night, I finally plucked up the courage and went to Pedro's study. I didn't know where else I could find him.
Fortunately, Pedro was in the study. When he saw me, he was surprised. After all, it was the first time I came to him. He let me in.
I saw a pile of documents, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the desk. The bottle of wine was half empty.
Pedro seemed to be tired. I thought I saw stubble on his jaw, but I wasn't sure. Only the lamb on the desk was turned on. It was dim in the room, and I couldn't see his face clearly from a distance.
"What's the matter? "he asked. His voice was a little hoarse.
"I..." I suddenly stammered.
"I came to thank you."
"For what?" Pedro tilted his head.
"For ... helping solve the rumor in the school." My fa
