Chapter 123

Played Trust

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Mrs. Black let out a deep sigh – as she was looking at her intently.

Even Mr. Black stared at her the same way.

Leila felt like the emotions floating in the air didn’t change. It was still light – but a bit gloomier. This time, she saw some pain and sadness written in their eyes.

It only added guilt into her heart – which she didn’t know for what or for who.

She didn’t know but there was something in the way they looked at her – something that made her heart a bit heavier.

“Lindon Mercado…” Mrs. Black called her father’s name –...