Chapter 8
However, no one answered.
Leo assumed it was because they were busy.
He then tried calling Kael.
As soon as the call connected, Kael
Cried out, “Where are you? Hurry up and get over here!”
Leo frowned. “I’m at home, Uncle Kael.”
“Have you seen your parents? Their hearts were gouged out! Which bastard could hate them so much to do something like this?!”
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“I can’t believe this is happening… I wish I could apologize to them…” Kael’s voice cracked with emotion, and Leo’s expression grew increasingly serious.
Gritting his teeth, Leo asked, “Have you been drinking again?”
“I wish I were drunk! I wish this was all just a bad nightmare! My brother and his wife are dead… And it’s all because I didn’t believe Lyra!” Kael broke down again, his sobs audible through the phone.
Leo ended the call without a word.
Cheryl, who had been standing nearby, wrapped her arm around his and said, “Lyra must have convinced him to lie to you too. Why don’t you call David instead?”
Leo grew more uneasy as memories of David’s call the previous night came rushing back.
He pulled out his phone and scrolled through the missed calls and voice messages, all from me.
“Leo, Mom and Dad are in critical condition! You need to get back here!”
“I don’t care if you don’t reply to my messages, Leo! Just get back here! Hurry!”
“Are you on your way, Leo?”
“They’re gone, Leo…”
Leo’s eyes reddened as he listened to the messages, and he quickly dialed David’s number.
Before he could speak, David’s voice cut through. “Finally, Leo! Are you back? Lyra’s already collected your parents ‘bodies. I’m really sorry for your loss.”
Leo’s emotions boiled over as he demanded, “When did this happen? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?!”
