Chapter 244 Why Should I Care?

"Benjamin, am I wrong? You said it yourself. I kept pressuring you to find Annie because she is my friend. Now, I think I was too selfish, and there was nothing wrong with what you said."

"Harper, listen to yourself. You think I can't notice? Don't you find it hypocritical? You're clearly holding me responsible in your heart, yet you deny it. Ask yourself, do you truly believe that?" "What I said is true, whether you believe it or not."

Harper pursed her lips, feeling a mix of emotions but unsure if anger was among them.

It didn't seem so.

There was nothing to be angry about.

After all, Annie had been found and was safe, so why should Harper get angry?

Yet, pretending nothing happened felt disingenuous, like a thorn stuck in her throat she couldn't swallow or spit out.

The atmosphere between them turned solemn, descending into a heavy silence.

to leave,

closed around her wrist, halting

planning to follow

an undercurrent

her emotions stirring. What? Don't I have the freedom to go anywhere now? You arrange for someone to follow me. They'll report back to you wherever I go, so why

to shake off Benjamin's grasp, but

eyes darkened,

well, her breath quickening,

by fatigue and emotion, she closed her eyes

swiftly, catching her in

anxiously, "Come over,

Curtis, who was outside,

opening the door. Benjamin carried Harper inside, and Curtis swiftly closed the door and

the journey, and they reached the

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