"You're gonna leave." he stated. Lanie felt pain in her heart. That one sentence stabbed her heart. Alvarez suddenly stood up after he heard what Tyler said.
"W-what?" Lanie stammered.
"You said you're leaving after you finish your mission, right? I am afraid that the real Tyler Lancaster you are wanting to know is connected to your mission." he said. Lanie froze for a moment. She is still processing what he said.
"Wait. You're leaving, Lanie?" Alvarez asked. No one answered him. Lanie and Tyler remained staring at each other like it was a contest.
"Don't act like you don't remember what we talked about in the orphanage. I'm sure by now, you know what I mean." Tyler said. "I guess, that was the reason why you aren't going home to me. Because of my family name. Because I am a Gerpacio." he continued. Alvarez cleared his throat and looked away.
"So, he knew?" Lanie said and looked at Alvarez.