Chapter 41

[KHALI]

“Tell me what’s going on, Khali. You wouldn't have asked my help if there wasn't something happening. How did you know that Carmine is here in South Korea? And what are you really doing there in Thailand? Didn’t you ask me just yesterday about Jane’s whereabouts? Then suddenly, you have flown to Thailand, claiming that it is for business purposes. I don't understand why you are suddenly there, particularly given your past reluctance to return, even when your parents urged you to do so!” Jey’s voice echoed inside my car as my phone was set on loudspeaker. I felt like I just spent a whole minute listening to the pastor’s sermon.

After receiving confirmation from Jey that Carmine had returned to South Korea, she bombarded me with questions. Jey can be quite difficult to handle when she becomes suspicious, and I am aware that she wouldn't cease until I revealed the truth. I was driving to ND Telecom and planning to pick up Jane. I couldn’t just stay put, knowing that Nicholas cou