Chapter 17
Truth
"SIR, the meeting is about to start. They’re waiting for you."
Pisces sighed deeply before glancing at me. His gaze seemed reluctant to leave.
"Go."
"But—"
"Please, Pisces. I can perfectly take care of myself."
There was disapproval in his eyes, but he just sighed heavily and left. As Mika and I remained on the floor, still somewhat dazed, I slowly approached her.
"Mika..." I called out to her, as if bringing her back to reality, and she hurriedly picked up the items she had dropped in the clinic and stood up.
"I didn't mean to eavesdrop, Sam. I-I just saw your bag left behind, so I brought it here, and then you two were arguing, and I didn't know how to intervene... and then... well, you know, I hope you don't think I'm a gossip—"
"Mika, calm down," I said, taki
