CHAPTER 99: TELLING THE TRUTH II.

Kaito was speechless. He had no idea what to say to her. He just stared at her as if she had spoken in another language. He sat up properly and asked, "You were sold to my pack? I don’t understand that. How is that even possible? How come I don’t know about it?"

"You didn’t know about it?" Angela was surprised. She was glad that he didn’t, but it also meant his father had lied to him. She could see the disappointment and embarrassment on his face. She had been there before and knew exactly what it felt like to be humiliated by a parent. "I am sorry about it."

She pressed his arm gently and added, "I heard about it the day I made my application. My uncle is the worst person to mess with, so I took refuge and came here."

"My father didn’t tell me this, even though he hardly hides anything from me. I am still surprised that he made such a decision without consulting me first."

"Sometimes things happen like that. I felt ashamed when I realized that I was just a commodity to everyone. I had to run and live a different life."

"How about your parents? Didn’t they try to stop him?" Kaito was curious. His face was slowly turning red from the anger building inside him. "Why would they let your uncle determine your life?"

"My mother did. She let him do that, not my father," Angela said. "My father is late... at least, that’s what my mother told me. I have never seen him or even a photo of him. He is just a mystery to me."

Angela could not control her tears. If only Grace would at least show her a picture of her father or tell her his name... or even his family, so she could go to them and find out who she really was.

"Hey dear, don’t cry," Kaito moved closer and wiped her tears with his thumb. Then he drew her into his arms. "I can’t stand tears, especially yours. It’s going to be fine. I’m sorry for your loss."

"I didn’t know about the transaction between my father and your uncle..." He stopped, his eyes narrowing as he remembered something. "Wait... you are Angela the surrogate. I was told you volunteered to be my surrogate. We were supposed to meet last month, but I resumed school earlier. I was going to come as soon as you settled in my home."

"My uncle lied to you... and your father contributed to this lie," she said quietly.

"Don’t worry, dear. They will all answer to me when the time is right," Kaito told her. "For now, we just keep you safe. My father won’t stop if he finds out you are here. So yes, you have to remain in the Academy until I am crowned."

Angela nodded. She was relieved that he understood her and didn’t push too much. They talked a little about his family, and when the food arrived, they ate together. Soon after, she drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Kaito woke her up for morning exercise. She dressed and followed him. The workout lasted for two hours, and when they were done, Angela hurried to the room and took her bath.

Once she was dressed for school, she went to have her breakfast and headed to class with Alex. During the long break, Stales came over to hear what happened yesterday evening.

"We spoke and made up. Kaito and I are no longer fighting," Angela told them. She looked at both of her friends, noticing their surprise. "I was surprised that he got over everything. He..."

"You had sex?" Stales asked, making everyone look at him like he had dropped a bomb. "Why are you looking at me like that? I’m just asking a question."

"Why would you ask her such a question?" Alex spoke in a low tone.

"She’s our friend, and if she doesn’t like it, I’m sure she would say so, right?" Stales asked, looking at Angela. She nodded with a smile, and he continued. "You see... she’s fine with it. Let’s hear it."

"You love listening to such things. Go ahead and tell him, Angela," Alex sighed, leaning back in his seat.

"Like you’re not going to listen," Stales chuckled.

"Stop it, Stales. I understand Alex’s point," Angela said, glancing at him. He was always extra careful with her because she was a girl. "He’s a gentleman and respects a lady’s privacy."

"Really?" Stales leaned forward on the table.

"Yes. However, we’re friends, Alex. I don’t mind your questions about my life."

"That’s exactly what I’m saying," Stales winked at him.

"Don’t do that, man," Alex said, crossing his arms and looking away. Stales and Angela laughed. He looked so cute when he acted like this.

"So?" Stales asked curiously.

"No. I couldn’t. I don’t want anyone claiming me without knowing what he’s about to do," Angela told them. "That’s why I need to tell the truth soon. I was thinking today."

"Why don’t you leave it till tomorrow after visiting day ends," Stales suggested. "What do you think, Alex?"

"I think it’s a nice idea. Tomorrow, parents will be here, so it’s better we do it after they’re gone," Alex said. "My mom is coming."

"My parents are coming with my siblings," Stales said with excitement. He had missed his family so much. "How about you?"

Angela already felt a wave of loneliness. She had no one except Grace, and she didn’t want her to come, because Grace would cause chaos the moment she stepped into the Academy. "No one is coming."

"Sorry about that," the boys said sadly, understanding her situation.

"It’s okay, guys. I only have my mom and no one else." She forced a smile, pushing the ache in her heart aside. "I don’t want her to come anyway."

"But what if she comes?" Alex asked suddenly.

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