Upon hearing that, Jared said nothing else and got up, preparing to follow Norm.
"Wait!" Just as Jared was about to leave, Terrell suddenly shouted, "Sir, may I know what's your name?"
Despite conversing for so long, Terrell still did not know Jared's name.
"It's Jared," Jared calmly said his name.
The atmosphere turned awkward just as he muttered his name.
Terrell's expression changed once more. Even the way Norm was looking at Jared changed drastically.
After some time, Terrell asked, "Do you know someone named Diego?"
Jared nodded. "I do. I was the one who killed him."
Upon hearing Jared admit what he did, Terrell took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
Then, he broke the silence as he said, "Diego was my older brother. His desires were too strong, and they ended up costing him his life. I know a thing or two about what happened between you and my brother. He brought everything upon himself because he believed in the nonsense that Zion spewed!"
Jared was surprised to hear Terrell's words. Initially, he thought Terrell would fly into a rage on the spot and try to kill him. He did not expect Terrell to say such a thing.
Therefore, Jared was at a loss for words.
"Mr. Chance, we should go," Norm piped up, trying to ease the awkward tension in the air as he led Jared and the others out.
Although there was not much change in Norm's expression, it was evident that he had become less talkative.
"All of you should stay here. There will be someone to take care of your daily needs."
Norm left after getting a couple of rooms for Jared and the others.
After Norm walked away, Flaxseed looked at Jared. "Can't you come up with a different name just now?"
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