Chapter 166 Did I see wrong that night? Part 1

We locked eyes, and suddenly, I found myself at a loss for words.

Betty just kept crying, trying to speak but failing to find the right words.

Silence hung between us, heavy and awkward, a stark contrast to the unspoken understanding we once shared.

I couldn't begin to guess what was going through Betty's mind at that moment.

Time ticked by slowly, stretching out for what felt like an eternity.

After about ten minutes, neither of us had spoken.

Finally, I broke the gaze and pulled out a cigarette from my pocket, lighting it up.

It was one of those harsh, strong ones I had grabbed from Luna's desk—the kind that had overwhelmed me before.

But now, it felt smooth, and I understood why Luna chose them.

They were a balm for the soul.

"Why are you still kneeling?" I asked, breaking the silence without looking at her.

"It was her kneeling before, now it's you..." Betty finally spoke.