Chapter 28.2 - Chen

While holding my shoulders and forcing me to elevate my face, Alex questioned. 'Why did do this, Chen? I've already said what I wanted you to hear. So, if you're still not giving up, it's better to stop," he said, his voice practically stuttering. I observed his eyes growing bloodshot at that point, urging me to say something. 'Alex, I'm sorry," I said, slowly tearing up. Although he remained silent, refusing to answer me, his gesture caught me by surprise. He grabbed both of my hands as he turned to face me with worry on his face. 'What happened to you? What's this?" My eyes widened and turned bloodshot. My eyebrows furrowed, wondering what he meant before I pulled myself away. But then he grabbed them again and stared at them. 'What did you do…again?" He pulled me toward the living area. 'Sit," he sputtered. We both sat on the couch, him facing me. His body leaned toward me with his hands threaded together. 'Tell me what happened. You know, I hate being lied to."