Chapter 12
Third-Person POV
Zeirah swallowed hard at Ken’s words. She found herself unable to respond—no words, no defense, nothing. Slowly, she lowered her head, consumed by shame. It felt as if she were drowning, with no dignity left to face him.Lahta na yata ng pwede nitong ibato sa kanya, ay gagawin nito.Hindi ba alam ni Ken na sobra-sobra na siyang nasasaktan?
She cleared her throat and forced herself to look up, only to regret it instantly when she met his dark, piercing gaze. It was the kind of stare that could break a person without effort.
“You can leave now. Prepare yourself. I’ll collect the moment your father is released.Tandaan mo, hindi ako mabait katulad ng iniisip mo.”
A chill ran down her spine. She swallowed repeatedly, blinking as if trying to steady herself. With o
