CHAP 28

"How did this happen?" I weakly asked my friends.

"They've been planning everything since your father left for Singapore," Aycxe began as she handed me her cell phone.

My teeth gritted when I saw the photo. There is a large K, the sign of their group, on the road where Daddy's car exploded. The photo also had a message that made me hate everything.

You messed up with my business; now it's time to repay you. - Farro

"Why didn't you inform me of your actions alone?" Aycxe asked coldly.

I was consumed by remorse for my secrecy before. I couldn't answer Aycxe's question; instead, I sat on the floor, feeling weak. Noella, Shiela, and Sophia quickly came to my aid.

I silently burst into tears. "It's my fault. It's all my fault."

"No one expected this, Rose. Stop blaming yourself," Sophia said while tapping my shoulder.

I shook my head. "If... if I had said what I did before. I hope we were alert to their movements. I know I've been careless lately. I became too complacent; I focused too mu