Chapter 44: Crazy in love

When he learned that his mother was on campus, Edward's face turned ashen, and all the colors in his skin faded. Memories from the previous masquerade ball are returning to him. Sweat beads the size of peas are forming on his temples. Edward's heart had almost stopped beating, and he had become immobile. His eyes were wide with shock as he looked at Joaquin.

Joaquin became concerned when he noticed a sudden change in his friend's behavior. He knew Edward's mother, Corazon, would not go to university without a reason, and he believes she is up to no good.

"How come your mother is on campus?" Joaquin exclaimed frantically.

"I may have forgotten to mention that my mother witnessed my interactions with Ella and the masked girl. She warned me to stay away from them," Edward said nervously in a trembling voice.

A quick flash of a frown showed on Joaquin's face as his eyes were left wide open. He took a dee