CHAPTER 104

  He didn't answer the question immediately and it wasn't a surprise to me. Before now, I always had this instinct that he isn't being genuine with me even if I don't know what it is he might be hiding. However, I'm determined for him to tell me now, so I will know what he is up to and know how to defend him around others.

  He puffed out a loud gust of air, blinking repeatedly while contemplating if to tell me whatever it is. "Look, Danika. I don't know why you think I'm hiding something. I went to the hospital to look for you and then someone told me you left... He said you might have gone to the library so I decided to come there." He splayed his right hand at me in a defensive gesture.