Chapter 22

I looked at Sophia calmly and began to explain slowly, "That night, I went to the rooftop because Edson sent me a message asking to meet there. "When I arrived, he told me some things and even asked to borrow money for an investment. I tried to advise him against him, but he wouldn't listen. Then, he said something he regretted, but it was already too late to turn back. "He also said that if I didn't help him, he would make me suffer for the rest of my life. And then, he plunged down right in front of me. Sophia, his death had nothing to do with me. He truly committed suicide." When I finished speaking, the ICU fell into a brief silence. Soon after, Sophia spoke again. "What did he say to you?" I was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting her to ask me this question. This was why I had never explained things to her over the years. I didn't want her to know the truth because if she did, her entire future would be filled with pain. I gave her a complex look before turning my