บท 133: CH 13: The Symbols

Laila started telling her story to Dylan:

- I'm an orphan. I spent most of my childhood in the orphanage.

- What did happen to your parents?

- They got killed...

- How awful! How old were you?

- I was the same age as Annie, I guess. I still remember everything that happened to them.

- Did You witness the crime?

- Yes, I did.

Dylan didn't expect such a dark story. He took some moments to gather his thoughts then he asked her again:

- Did the police catch the criminals?

- No, they didn't. The criminals ran away and no one knew their motives.

The pain was clear on Laila's face which made Dylan regretful:

- I'm sorry, it must be such trauma to you. Seeing someone dear to you getting killed in front of your eyes is not something easy to overcome.

Laila smiled to hide her sadness:

- It's okay...I overcame it. I grew up well. I finished my studies and I became a biology professor.