CHAPTER 36 (B)

Lucas’s POV

Maxine and I did NOT say a word while returning to the rest house. I know the fear I saw in its eyes before. I can't blame him. Who is sensible enough to accept someone like me?

It's like it's hard to accept that the person you love doesn't accept you.

We met Nanay Perlita but I couldn't greet her because of the weight she was feeling.

I immediately went upstairs and headed for the room. I want to be locked up all day. I don’t want to see Maxine leave. I can not do it.

IT'S past nine in the evening but I'm still...