Chapter 10.1

10: Lies In Her Eyes Pt.1

"Take your medicine before you sleep, Symphony," Manang Anding said while clearing our dining table.

"H-Huh?"

She paused and approached me. I flinched slightly as she placed her palm on my forehead. "You don't have a fever, but why do you look pale?" she asked, puzzled.

"Just tired, Manang."

But I guess she didn't buy my excuse when she continued to stare into my eyes, as if she wanted to read the things that were troubling me.

"Do you have a problem, Symp?"

I looked down. Manang Anding has been with me since I was a child. She practically raised me, so I know she can tell when something is wrong or not. She knows me better than I know myself, so there's no way I could lie to her.

"I had an argument with Wesley last night," I admitted.

"Is that why your husband didn't come home?"

"Maybe... I don't know." I looked up again when she held my hand. She squeezed it gently and smiled—a warm smile that made me feel relieved.

"In marriage, it's normal to have misunde