18. Unexpected Attack

Meanwhile, Jerrald's body stiffened again. He had almost forgotten the existence of Margarita, the only former lover he had ever had. The first love who made him not want to feel love again. But it seemed like God was making his heart slowly open because of the presence of this woman named Jolicia Floy in front of him.

Actually... what is God planning?

"Jerr—"

"Are you still here?" asked Jerrald after turning around. This time he was back facing Margarita. His face was flat again.

Margarita was surprised when Jerrald said that. "You… drove me out?” whispered Margarita incredulously.

Jerrald raised one eyebrow. He clasped his hands together. "Are your superiors not looking for you, Margarita? Why are you still—"

"Please don't be like this with me! Where is the sweet Jerrald I once knew? The one who loved me—"

"Were my words not clear enough for you to ask me the same thing?"

Margarita could no longer reply to Jerrald's words. They were silent and looked at each other. Margarita's face