Chapter 89: Risk

"Don't cry anymore, Ria." Manong Rey smirked at me.

I wiped the new tears from me. Our car stopped as I bid my goodbye. I hid what he gave me as a gift. The same as I covered my hand. Even though I knew it would be obvious.

I compose myself as I put my earphones on. The melancholic ballad melody sent me to a brief ease. I ignored the few who were staring at me. I don't care about them anymore. I'm just here to study, I do not want to socialize with anyone. The only matters to me is to listen and be friendly if needed.

I was about to switch on the stairs when I caught Ambre's voice behind me. I almost jumped in shock there. He's in on his white long sleeve folded up to his elbow. I irritated him with my eyes. He chuckled, but it stopped when he saw something. He stared at my hand firmly and seriously.

"What happened to your hand?" he said coldly.

I raised my brow. The volume of my earphones were neutral. I ignored what he told me. Instead I walk fre