A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Staring out the window as Arielle left, Aaron’s gaze darkened.

She’s right… I must avenge Father!

Although he did give Dylan the herbal concoction, the one who prepared it was Nancy. He had to wait patiently to discover evidence to throw her in jail.

***

Alicia’s eyes went watery as she held her blanket on the bed. Ever since the news about Aaron’s imprisonment spread on the internet, she wasn’t in the mood to study.

She was worried because he did not answer her calls and reply to her messages. She asked for a month’s break from the lecturers to ask around about Aaron. She went to different places like a headless chicken, yet there was no news about him.

“Alicia, come out and eat something…” Clement knocked on her door.

Since she hadn’t had any food or water the whole day, he made some of her favorite food.

“Grandpa, I’m not hungry…” Alicia sniffled.

Clement felt heartbroken when he heard the reply.

she returned from university a few days ago. Did someone bully

take it if you don’t eat anything. Please come out and at least get something to eat,” he said

could tell that he was deeply worried

I don’t want to

on her words, Clement

it right? Did someone bully her in

asked nervously, “Alicia, are you crying? Did someone bully you in

was worried once

about me. Anyway, you should go to bed early. Everything is all right,” Alicia got out of bed, opened the door, and spoke

you…” Clement glanced at her for

be more worried if she refused to eat, Alicia decided to

I’ll eat it later. Go and get

around after

and said, “You don’t have to

response and only closed the door after he left. Then, she gazed at the food for a

you? Are you all