Looking up, Leo saw the face of Ajie, drawn with an immense pity for him. His eyes glistened with tears, and with the act of sympathy he was receiving at the moment, Leo sobbed louder.
"How much do you hear," Leo asked Ajie without looking at him, brushing away the stubborn tears from his eyes. It had been a long while since he cried, though there were many reasons for him to be sad and worried.
"Everything," Ajie replied, hugging him closer.
"I hope you understand," Leo replied with a sad smile as he reached out to cover Ajie's hands, which were locked next to his chest.
"I am so sorry that it happened, Tay," Ajie said, throwing a glance afterward at the direction of Andrew, "let's make everything right."
Leo lifted his eyes at Joanna, who was watching them with a tender expression. He gave her a weak smile, and Joanna held the hand he rested at the table.
"Enough for this day, uncle. I'll keep in touch."
