KABANATA 22

THERE are still evil people living in this world and this doctor is living proof that they are here. Napakasama niyang tao. I can't imagine how their life is. I bet they are all miserable.

"You have just revealed the truth. Don't you know that? If you and your family are innocent, why bother to ask me to stop digging more regarding the case? Why? Kasi totoo, hindi ba? You are scared that one of the members of your family might end up in jail and now you are using your power to stop me? You are pathetic."

I looked at his eyes with so much anger. Titig na titig din siya sa akin at pilit kong nilalaban ang intensidad niyang tingin dahil ayoko sa lahat ang magpapatalo.

Ramdam ko iyong pamumula nang buo kong mukha sa galit. Unti-unti ko na naman nararamdaman ang sakit ng ulo ko.

"Wala akong inaamin, Ava. I don't want any gossip and don't taint my family's name. Matagal nang sarado ang kaso at dapat mong tanggapin kung anong resulta. Whatever you do, you're not gonna win."

I gritted my teet