Chapter 05 [1/2]

As I gazed at the portrait hanging on the wall, I couldn't help but remember how blissful I was when the picture was taken. It was the day of my wedding with Cadmus, the day I thought I finally had him.

When tears started to form in my eyes, I knew I was at my limit and won't be able to tolerate any more. I took deep breaths before I held them to prevent the tears from falling. Crying won't get me anywhere.

The hurt and disappointment that I felt earlier are starting to build up to something heavier. The unanswered questions weren't helping as well.

My face probably looked like crumpled paper because of how my forehead is creased. I bit my lip, as I felt my whole face quivering.

My hand reached for my phone and immediately dialed his number. But the call kept going to voicemail. He was out of reach. Did he turn his phone off?

I swallowed hard when I thought of calling my parents. But I had no choice, Cadmus' parents were far harder to talk to