"I already know pretty much everything that happened between Us. I've done Sofia Lanka and Buddy an injustice, and I'll do My best to make it up to both of you," I said to them.

Sofia Lanka looked up at Me in shock, clearly stunned by what I'd said.

With her angry glare, I uncomfortably shifted My eyes away and callously added, "Don't get the wrong idea. I'm just guilty."

"Don't worry. I won't misunderstand. What happened in the past is in the past. I won't overreact or use Buddy to get you involved," Sofia Lanka told firmly. Anger swept over Me, and My voice sounded even colder. "That's best!"...