Chapter 77

Serious talks

"Why aren't you there, Neil?" that’s what Draek asked after he entered El Lavish Restaurant.

Neil's elbow rested on the table while his chin rested on his palm. He seemed to be thinking deeply.

He just looked at Draek for a moment as if he had heard nothing

He asked again. "Are you thinking about Pershey?" He sat on the bench next to Neil.

Neil looked at him again as if to indicate something he was looking at but he didn't say a word.

"Are you okay, Neil?" he asked again but Neil just nodded and didn't utter a word. "You're not okay," he said.

Neil...