Maxwell met Reyona having a video call with her parents.

Their worried voices and Gladys' sobs cut through Maxwell deeply.

In a way, he was responsible for causing them pain again.

He stood aside as he watched her reassure them over and over again.

Apparently, Celia had stopped the calls after seeing Toria's reaction.

Reyona was the one who called them to tell them before they could see the news.

She looked at him and inclined her head so he would come closer.

Yet, Maxwell couldn't face her parents at that moment without feeling ashamed, so he shook his head and stayed where he was.

Reyona told her parents again...