NELINA

It was my first day back with Royce yet it seemed he was hiding something from me. By the look on his face, Royce was disturbed, he froze when I asked about the envelope he was holding.

“Royce?”

“Baby, listen.” Royce walked over to me. He trailed his fingers on my face and tucked my hair in my temple. “I don’t want to stress you out but since you already saw this.” He lifted the envelope. “I’ll tell you everything. Come on, let’s have a seat.”

“Now, tell me,” I said as we were both sitting on the couch. I wasn't calm.

Royce looked me in the eye. “Before...