Chapter 71

I was speechless. The man in front of me was carrying such a heavy burden. I was trying to digest everything he just told me. "Zairon..." I began, my voice barely above a whisper. "I had no idea..."

My heart ached for what he confessed to me. I didn't know that he experienced this.

He gave me a sad smile. "I know. I didn't want you to know, Laurene. I didn't want you to see this side of me."

"But why?" I asked, my heart aching for him. "Why did you feel the need to hide this from me?"

"Because I was afraid," he admitted. "I was afraid that you would look at me differently. Gusto ko nalang sanang itago ito sayo pero ayokong magalit ka."

I smiled. "Hindi ako magagalit. I will listen to you kahit ano pa 'yan. I'm here."I said firmly, gripping his hand tightly.

He looked at me with his eyes filled with relief. "Thank you baby," he said, his voice choking with emotion. "Thank you for understanding."

"Because I'm your girlfriend. I should be the one who understands you the most." I answe