ASHRIEL was at the balcony of the Master’s bedroom when he saw that the iron black gate of the Laurent Estate opened. Napatigil siya sa pakikipag-usap kay Sam sa video call at napatingin sa mga magagarang kotse na pumasok. There are five cars in total, and the gate is closed.
Kumunot ang nuo niya at hindi inalis ang kaniyang tingin sa mga taong lumabas sa limang kotse. Nang makita niya ang mukha ng mga ito, natawa na lamang siya ng mahina saka napailing.
Those people are Nylah’s relatives.
He never met them. He knew their face because Nylah showed them their pictures.
“What are they doing here?” Ashriel muttered. Kapagkuwan naalala niya ang sinabi ni Nylah kagabi.
Those relatives want to have a meeting. And as for the reason, Nylah didn’t tell him.
“Sir?”
Napakurap si Ashriel a
