Gloom

Chapter 124

Khaius bit his lower lip, and it seemed like he did it hard. During the period that he was speaking, he did not look at me for a second, not even in the pauses. He was so lost in the memory of him, he didn't notice that my eyes were clouded with a light film of tears.

—I remember that there were several days when he did not return, and I don't know if it was because of work, or because he was going through a stage of rebellion, I have no idea. The only thing I know is that one day I arrived at the house, and there was a group of three men…” His chin trembled, and a hint of dark feeling suffused his features. I found my… my mother lying on the ground. She had blood everywhere. I didn't dedicate myself to reviewing it, I went immediately to look for my sister... —He couldn't continue, and I didn't want to hear what I had seen either, so inside I was grateful that he omitted it.

He swallowed audibly before continuing.

—It's strange how there are things I still remember, others I've forgo