Chapter 24 - Take care of my own

Inside the hotel, Jonathan massaged his forehead while looking at the screen.

He and Liliana were lounging in a room, taking refreshments and snacks.

“Is she a nurse?” He asked Liliana.

“Oh, yeah! She is quite good,” Liliana replied.

“She would make a good actor,” Jonathan said curtly.

“That’s not acting. Jenn has stage fright, so the panic and tears are real. That’s why the panicky act suits her so well. The emotions are raw. Just her words are a pile of nonsense,” Liliana clarified.

“She said you take care of her,” Jonathan probed.

“We should protect our own. It’s a good principle to have,” Liliana shrugged indifferently. For her, it was the most normal thing.

“Is that why you are protecting me?” He questioned.

“I have not protected you,” She smiled sadly.

He was confused at her sadness. Why was she sad?

“What do you mean?” He probed, unsure if she would answer.

She clarified, “This is not protecting you. I am forcing you to choose and do things at my terms and pace. I a