Chapter 26.2 - Chen

Even though my blood was starting to boil inside of me, I tried to remain calm, trying to keep my tears from falling down my cheeks. Not in the presence of this woman. 'And the same man who killed her, and the man you're looking for… and fell in love with." I was stunned while making a conscious effort to deny what I'd just discovered. I suddenly remembered Alex telling me about his history with his family, particularly his younger sister. Although he never mentioned a name, it never occurred to me that he was referring to Sam, my once-beloved whom I had lost for a long time. I shut my eyes and looked off into the distance to calm myself down. Then, in complete darkness, I pressed a cigarette between my lips, lit it, and puffed a cloud of smoke while my eyes were glued to the distance. She looked at me and continued what she was supposed to say at the time, 'Now, think about your love for Alex once more." I was shaking in anger but still tried to be nice and cool i