Chapter 108

Damian, who had been looked after by his older buddies since childhood, had never felt such intense pressure from Marcelo, the most reserved among them. For a moment,his mind went blank. "My gut tells me there’s something wrong.”After thinking for a while, Damian added, "It felt odd when you asked me to go with you to see Renee on my mom's birthday." Marcelo let out a soft chuckle, picking up his glass to drink. Damian took a sip too. "And that day you left, I noticed Renee wasn't wearing the hairpin I gave her." Marcelo’s gaze lifted to Damian. After drinking,Marcelo’s eyes became deep and bright, as if he could see through people's hearts. "Did you start doubting Renee because of something I did?" Damian nervously licked his lips. Licking one's lips is often a sign of anxiety. “You're missing a detail."Marcelo’s, tapping his fingers on the table, said, "You had a meal with Renee last night." Marcelo’s statement aligned with Damian’s suspicions. Damian sighed. "Marcelo, last night...I