|Lazaro Eon|
My head was forced to tilt on the right side as soon as the back of Cassandra's hand hit my left cheek. At the same time, the deafening sound the hit made echoed the entire corners of the room. Then, the numbing pain assault afterward.
I inhaled a deep breath then swallowed the lump forming on my throat. I shut my eyes tight and clicked my neck sideways, as if my neck suddenly got hurt because of that slap.
She's disappointed.
My confirmation about what she heard from her grandparents heightened the anger she was feeling, her disappointments, and her regrets toward me.
That's why, I understand what she was feeling. I understand her wrath.
"Why, Leon?" Cassandra's asked, her voice was trembling in anger, echoing loudly to my left ear that was facing her.
I clenched
