“NOT all betrayal was just once-sided. Sometimes, it’s better to betray one person for the sake of many who needed the protection,” said Romano. Tapos na silang kumain pero naiwang nakaupo sa harap ng lamesa si Aliya. Pinagmamasdan niya sina Alejandro at Romano na nakatayo sa tapat ng salaming dingding na nakaharap sa karagatan. Nag-usap na ang mga ito. “My mother was in danger, too. Dad detained her after betraying him and took down one of his headquarters in Italy,” patuloy ni Romano sa pagkuwento. Inangat nito ang kanang braso na may suot na silver wristwatch na medyo malaki. “This watch was an IED, and only Dad can control it. He also monitors my movement. If he lost my radar, he would kill me. I didn’t decide for my own benefits, pero palihim akong sumisingit ng personal intention,