Chapter 65: Mess
Hurriedly, I walked towards the maid''s quarters, my steps heavy with the weight of a whirlwind of
thoughts. So, he had only been reminded of his ex-girlfriend when he looked at me, nothing more?
The realization hit me like a tidal wave, and my eyes couldn''t hold back the tears that spilled over.
Inhale, exhale. Frustration surged through me, the turmoil within my heart bing almost
suffocating. I just wanted to escape from this mansion, away from the tangled emotions that
threatened to consume me.
Madam knew it all along and it was her n. She had left me thinking that everything wasid bare,
that the air had been cleared between us. But now, I realized they had withheld this painful truth
from me. The revtion was like a blow to my chest, aching both from the sudden knowledge and
the emotional upheaval that my pregnancy seemed to amplify.
Swallowing hard, I gathered my strength before stepping through the door of the maid''s quarters. I
needed space, needed to breathe. The walls of the mansion felt like they were closing in on me,
suffocating me with the weight of unspoken words.
Inside the room, Joday stood, clearly surprised by my sudden appearance. She seemed to be
preparing for the surprise party we had nned for Kiro, decorations in hand. Little did she know
that all those efforts would now go to waste, as my determination to continue the charade had
crumbled.
"L-Lyka?!" she called out, her voice a mixture of concern and confusion.
Ignoring her, I moved past her, the tears blurring my vision. I knew I was being distant, almost rude,
but I couldn''t bring myself to engage with anyone. How could Kiro do this to me? The betrayal felt
like a knife in my heart, twisting with every thought.
As my mind raced, I couldn''t help but recall the first time I entered his room, and the subsequent
days when he had seemingly recovered so quickly. He had triggered his illness by seeing me, a
painful reminder of a lover who had betrayed him. It was a harsh reality I had to ept.
"Lyka? Why are you crying? Is something wrong?" Joday''s voice reached my ears, but I continued
to ignore her. Guilt gnawed at me for not responding, for being a terrible friend. But right now, I was
drowning in stress and heartache, and I couldn''t handle any more questions. N?velDrama.Org owns this text.
In an instant, I grabbed my bag and headed to the cab, my movements fueled by a desperate
need to escape. The room was a whirlwind of emotions, and I could sense Joday''s frustration with
my behavior, although she managed to keep it in check. She probably understood what I was going
through, given her knowledge of my pregnancy.
"Lyka? What the hell? Why won''t you answer me? And why on earth are you packing your stuff?!"
Her voice erupted in a mix of frustration and hunger for answers.
"I''m leaving, Joday," I replied, my tone cold, as I continued folding and packing my clothes.
"What? What are you even saying? What happened? The party? Your confession this afternoon?
Why are you crying? Your baby!" Her words came fast and furious, a whirlwind of questions and
statements.
"Stop asking, Joday! Just stop, please! I''m not in my right mind today. Please understand. Please let
me go, okay? I need to leave this ce," I pleaded, desperationcing my words.
She looked bewildered, clearly struggling to grasp the situation. I wanted to exin, toy it all out
for her, but I couldn''t find the words to do so. My turmoil was tooplex, too overwhelming to
convey in a simple exnation.
After finishing packing my clothes, I turned to leave the room, but Joday''s grip on my arm tightened,
preventing me from moving.
"Lyka? Are you out of your mind? Angry? Please, think this through. You''re not alone in this. You
and Kiro are about to be parents. You both share this responsibility," she said, her words a
startling reminder that brought me up short. I listened, my heart heavy with the truth she was
pointing out.
"Your mind is clouded right now," Joday continued, her voice softer now. "Inhale, exhale."
I followed her lead, inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly, trying to calm my racing heart.
"Okay. Thank you, Joday," I managed to say, my voice wavering with a mix of emotions. "But I still
need to go."
With that, I gently tapped her hand, urging her to release me. I walked away quickly, her voice
calling my name in the background, but I didn''t dare look back. The weight of my emotions was too
heavy to bear, and I needed to find a space where I could sort through them on my own.
Standing in the mansion''s living room, my bag clenched tightly in my hand, I felt a mix of anxiety
and defiance. Miss Linda, Kiro, and Madam were all present. I couldn''t help but wonder if they were
going to spin more lies, attempting to manipte me into staying within these walls.
I rolled my eyes inwardly. Were they going to concoct another tale to keep me trapped here? I had
had enough of their deceit.
"L-Lyka, what''s going on? Why are you holding your bag?" Miss Linda''s voice broke the tense
silence, confusion etched on her face as she exchanged nces between Kiro and Madam.
I met her gaze, offering a polite smile as I replied, "Thank you for everything, Miss Linda. I''ll be in
touch soon. But for now, I''m leaving." I watched her eyes widen with surprise and uncertainty.
"W-what?" Her voice held a mixture of shock and disbelief.
"L-Lyka..."
"Lyka! Just listen to some exnations from my son, okay?" Madam''s words were a desperate plea,
attempting to halt my departure.
I interrupted her, my voice steadier than I expected. "Madam, I''m resigning from my position as one
of Gustavo''s maids today. You can''t order ormand me anymore." I was shocked by my own
audacity, a mixture of empowerment and fear bubbling within me.
The room fell silent, tension hanging in the air like an invisible barrier. I averted my gaze, feeling a
mix of emotions, but I refused to show weakness.
"W-what''s happening to her, son?" Madam directed her question at Kiro, seeking an exnation.
Kiro''s pleading eyes met mine, a silent plea for understanding. I held up my hand, a barrier between
us, signaling him to stay back.
"Don''te any closer, Kiro. Just stop," I eximed, my voice quivering with a mix of anger and
hurt.
He attempted to step forward, his voice shaking as he tried to exin. "No... No, Lyka, it''s not what
you think—"
"Enough. All of you knew, right?" My gaze swept across all of them, my usation hanging in the
air. I knew they were aware.
"You all knew from the beginning that Lily and I share the same features, the same face—like a
xerox copy!"
An ufortable silence settled in the room, only broken by Joday''s shocked expression. Her
reaction stood out amidst the stunned faces of the others, her expression hinting that something
significant had clicked in her mind.
"W-what? So, that''s why Madam epted your application even after it was closed? The heck?"
Joday muttered, her voice carrying a mixture of surprise and disbelief.
My gaze shifted to Madam, the woman I had once seen as kind and generous. Now, those
perceptions felt like they were crumbling around me. My voice trembled with a mixture of usation
and hurt as I confronted her, "You knew all along, Madam. I believed you genuinely cared, but it
seems you were using me."
"I''m right, aren''t I? You used me, Madam... for your son''s sake. You manipted me!" My words
wereced with pain, my tears falling uncontrobly down my cheeks.
Madam seemed poised to respond, but her words were interrupted by a knock on the door. I hastily
wiped away my tears, determined to regain myposure. No more drama, no more tears. I was
leaving, and that was final.
I moved towards the door, but my steps faltered when Madam opened it to reveal a group of police
officers apanied by a group of women.
Confusion knitted my brow. Who were these women, and why were the police here?
I watched in disbelief as they apprehended Kiro.
What was happening? Why were they arresting him? My heart raced with panic and confusion. Why
were they treating him like a criminal?
The police officers began reciting Kiro''s rights, their words echoing in the room like a surreal
nightmare:
"Kiro Gustavo, You are under arrest. Before we ask you any questions, you must understand what
your rights are..."
". . . . You have the right to remain silent. You are not required to say anything to us at any time or
answer any questions. Anything you say can be used against you in court..."
". . . . You have the right to talk to awyer for advice before we question you and to have him with
you during questioning..."
". . . . If you cannot afford awyer and you want one, we will provide it for you..."
". . . . If you want to answer questions now without awyer present, you will still have the right to
stop answering at any time. You also have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to a
lawyer..."
I was paralyzed with shock. The implications of their words left me speechless. So, these women
were pressing charges against Kiro... My mind raced, trying toprehend the gravity of the
situation.
Madam attempted to intervene, to provide Kiro''s health records as evidence, but he cut her off.
His words sent a chill down my spine, freezing me in ce.
"No, Mom. Let me be imprisoned. I''ve caused trauma for all those women. I will surrender now."
My mind reeled, struggling to process the enormity of what had just unfolded before me. The room
was filled with tension, disbelief, and a sense of finality. Everything I thought I knew was being
shattered, and I was left standing amidst the wreckage, struggling to make sense of the chaos.