122 — FALSE ACCUSATIONS

Miguel was still arguing away when a soft moan pierced the air.

As if on cue, everyone fell silent and turned in Camila’s direction at the same time.

Alex’s heart drummed in anticipation as she stretched and slowly blinked her eyes open. Finally, she slowly sat up and stared at the ceiling in confusion.

“Ugh. My head hurts.” She groaned. “Where am I?”

Mrs. Maria and Tariq surrounded her immediately. Tariq went down on his haunches and gently lifted her hand in his;

“Are you okay, sweetheart? It’s me, Uncle Tariq. You’re safe now.”

Camila looked at him through dazed eyes.

“Uncle Tariq? Where am I?”

A sliver of dread unfurled deep in Alex’s veins. She looked genuinely confused. What if she did not remember anything that happened the previous night? How would he clear his name?

Alex watched his suspicions slowly come to life as Camila surveyed her surroundings. She looked down at the duvet covering her naked chest and her eyes widened in shock.

She grabbed Tariq’s arm with both her ha
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