Chapter 39: A Storm of Betrayal
Mayari Calleope's Point of View
"Hello, Mayari." Casual na bati ni Riley sa akin na para bang walang nangyari. Halos hindi ako makapaniwala sa aking nakikita, ang buong pamilya ni Riley ay nakatayo ngayon sa aking harapan, nakangiti sila sa akin na para bang tuwang-tuwa sila na makilala ako, habang ako, ito tulala at hindi alam ang magiging reaksiyon.
"W-what..." I don't know what to say either. Nabblangko ang utak ko.
Daddy stepped forward, "This is Riley, your fiancé, and Riley, this is Mayari, our precious daughter and your fiancée." The introductions were delivered with a cheerfulness that contradicted the storm brewing within me. Riley remained silent, a shadow in the midst of their joy.
"Oh, finally! It's so nice to meet you, dear," Aunt Georgin
