#Chapter 79: Lionel’s Confession

Nan’s POV A banging at my door jerks me from my sleepy dozing. My internal clock tells me it’s late. Not quite morning, but definitely not night either. I groan. I know my job interview will be hellish. I go up to the door. I glance through the peep hole. The person on the other side is a surprise to me. I throw the door open. “Lionel, it’s late. What the hell are you doing here?” There is a strange look in his eyes. “Nan…may I please come in? There is something I really need to say.” I cross my arms. “And it could not wait until a reasonable hour?’ He does not rise to my provoking. “Please.” I pinch my lips together. Then stand aside. “Alright.” He comes in. His body language is tightly controlled. Like when he is trying desperately to control his emotions. I do not sense any anger. But I remain cautious. No longer sure if my comfort is welcome or not. “Well? What did you want to say?” I curiously probe. He takes a deep breath. I watch the way his thro