"What's the deal? Huh? Tell Grandpa..." Flustered, Ron Batton tried to pry the details out of her.

Xyla Quest shook her head. "It doesn't matter."

She did not want to give him any trouble since today was his birthday.

It would be more appropriate for her to tell him the truth tomorrow.

However, Ron insisted on pursuing the matter. "That's not true, there must be something wrong with you. I know you very well. Are you afraid of giving me trouble because it's my birthday today? Come on, tell Grandpa! You're the one giving me a hard time if you refuse to tell me your problems."

Xyla, yet, shook her head once more while trying to maintain her calm facade. "You're imagining things. I'm just excited to see you because we haven't met for a very long time."

"Lies... Be honest with me!" Ron demanded as his face went dark again. "Did your sister bully you again? Or it is someone else?"

"No one bullied me, Grandpa. You're overthinking."

"Why are you so down then? You must've something on your mind. Grandpa is going to skip dinner if you don't be frank with me."

"Grandpa..." Xyla was as helpless as a baby.

really did not want

did not want to have a happy and

"Spit it out, girl."

and closed her eyes. Though she had a lot to tell him, the words seemed to stick in her throat. She did not know where to begin. She

that she had to confess to him no matter what. She was well aware

if he did not force the

are you saying sorry to me? Hmm?" Ron's eyes were filled with curiosity

between us..." Xyla dropped her head as she forced herself

his eyes mounted up instantly. "Break the

and breathing became difficult every minute. "I... I

she spoke, she continued to keep her head down, too afraid to look up and

told myself I can't get a

feelings. I fell in love with someone else and betrayed

end this marriage although it hasn't been three years.

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