Chapter 224

Ma'am Luna, losing her patience tightened her grip on Zinnia, urging her. “Answer me!”

Unsure of how to respond, Zinnia hesitated before finally deciding to play along.

“I didn't do anything, grandmother. Duncan just disappeared on his own, and I don't know where he is.” Zinnia maintained a facade of innocence, concealing the dark truth lurking beneath the surface.

Ma'am Luna let go of Zinnia and she excused herself to use the bathroom. Confirming ma'am Luna wasn't watching her as she walked away, Zinnia signaled to Gregg who was standing some meters away from her, and headed out. Gregg followed her. He walked up to her as she paced back and forth outside.

When he tapped her, she spun, startled and almond screamed.

“Dear, relax. What's wrong?” Gregg asked.

“Ma’am Luna, I mean my grandmother seems to be suspecting me. She just asked me about Duncan earlier.”

Gregg frowned, concern etching his face. "What did you tell her?"

Zinnia took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I