JACOB ALDEGUIRE’S POV I didn’t leave because I was offended. That was what I told myself the moment I stepped out of her office. The hallway felt colder than usual. Or maybe it was just me. My hands were still inside my pockets when I reached the elevator, jaw tight, mind still replaying her voice. “Umalis ka na nga.” I exhaled sharply. “Of course,” I muttered under my breath. Like I was really going to stay there forever. But even as I said it… I didn’t like the feeling of walking away. Not from her. Not like that. The elevator doors opened and I stepped in without hesitation. The ride down was silent, too silent, like the building itself was mocking the noise inside my head. When the doors finally opened to the parking lot, I walked straight out. Fast. Focused. Habang naglalakad ako papalapit sa aking kotse ay naramdaman ko ang pag-vibrate ng cellphone ko sa loob ng aking bulsa. Agad ko iyong kinuha at pagbukas ko ng screen ay nabasa ko ang pangalan ni Kael. He just
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