101 Undeniable Truth (2/2)

Lexi has never mentioned any of her parents at the workplace since she didn't really consider them as her parents in a sense. They are just too normal. And she is anything but normal. She has learnt of this when she reaches puberty.

It is when her ability manifests. Once it did, everyone just gives her whatever she wants, regardless of how outrageous it seems. They all love her unquestionably.

”How did you know that, Mr. Maxwell? No, who are you, really? Your wife tells me a fairy tale, but she cannot lie to me.”

I chuckle. It did sound like a fairy tale, to be honest. Being trapped in another world, getting raped and beaten repeatedly by a bunch of Nazis, witnessing a firefight between power rangers and zombie, and seeing people get resurrected and mindwiped – heh.

”So, ego, it must be the truth.”

I response with a smile. Sandra tells Lexi everything just because she has asked, but none of that really tells her anything about me.

It only gives her a glimpse into what I can do, which is terrifying enough.

”Yes, it is the truth, Miss Lester. I would have said the same thing if that special ability of yours actually work on me. But do tell, how is it? It must feel very different to hear the undiluted truth since you are unable to turn off your ability. Have you ever wondered why you were given such a gift? And why are no one else like you out there?”

I add.

Lexi is taken back. She believes everything Sandra has told her now.

This is because I just know too many things and things that no one should. I also know that she is trying to find out who her actual parents are, but she is constantly hitting a wall.

That is because her parents are Martha and Anthony, regardless of how much she denies the fact.

”And no, Miss Lester. I don't mind you learning of the facts. If you have been listening to what my wife has told you, I can wipe your mind. I can also torture you to death and then bring you back to do it all over again, and you wouldn't remember any of it. So, ask yourself this, maybe I already did?”

There is that fear. It glimmers in her dark eyes, growing in the back of her mind.

”Who… who are you?”

Lexi utters. She is unconsciously stepping backwards.

”You already know who I am, Miss Lester.”

I answer slowly. My cold and unflinching eyes match her gaze.

Her eyes widen. Even as stupid as she is, she isn't completely retarded.

When a superpower being appears in front of her while she is searching for answers about her origin and the reason to why she has this power, her mind could only come to one conclusion.

Lexi also has to ask herself why now? And what do I want exactly?

It obviously isn't a happy family reunion. I could do that in private. No, this is far more sinister.

Lexi feels the coldness wraps around her body, but this chill isn't due to the spiritual energy lingering in the air.

”No… you can't be…”

I chuckle and step forwards, reaching out my hands. I put on my best impression.

The air has chilled rapidly due to my thermal manipulation ability. I basically absorb the heat right out of the air. I should use this more often because it is quite a cool ability, but there aren't many chances to do so.

”Search your feelings. You know it to be true.”

I tell her, deeply.

”No! No, you can't be… you can't!”

”Lexi, I am your father.”

Hearing that, Lexi immediately turns around and tries to bolt.

However, the corridor stretches into the distance, infinitely.

Her eyes are full of shock. There is no hope of running away, not from me. Even death is not an escape, and Lexi knows that.

”Where are you going, daughter?”

I question from behind her as her body trembles uncontrollably.

Her freedom is slowly being stripped away, bit by bit.

Lexi has always been the one in control thanks to her special ability. But in front of me, she is utterly powerless. She is merely a child before an unfathomable titan.

I place my hands on her shoulder, one on each side and turn her around to face me ever so gently.

There is no need to be forceful, as she cannot escape.

”Let me have a look of you, daughter. My, my, what a big girl you have become. I just want to eat you up.”

Lexi is like a puppet now, completely paralyzed with fear.