Chapter 1340

Chapter 1340:

A few moments later, Kenji stepped out of the bar. He stopped in his tracks when he spotted the father and daughter embracing. His hesitation was brief but long enough for Caden to notice him.

Caden turned his eyes toward Kenji, his expression fierce and unyielding. Concern for his daughter made him scrutinize everyone as if they were a potential threat.

Kenji straightened, forcing himself to remain composed under Caden’s intense gaze.

“Mr. Ward,” he said politely, nodding in greeting as he approached.

Still dazed from crying, Scarlette lifted her head at the sound of Kenji’s voice. Her red-rimmed eyes met his, silently questioning why he hadn’t just left.

Before Kenji could explain himself, Caden cut in, his voice laced with suspicion.

“Kenji, were you with Scarlette earlier?”

Kenji nodded humbly.

“Yes, Mr. Ward.”

of Kenji revealing too much, quickly interjected, her voice unsteady, “But we were just having fun

gaze shifted back and forth

maintaining his composure, spoke with a calm

my mother asked me to look out for her. But Scarlette had plans with her friends, so I

m𝚘𝚛e u𝚙d𝚊tes 𝚒n ɢ𝚊l𝚗𝚘v𝚎l𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖

gaze landed on Scarlette, but the insincerity in his eyes was unmistakable. He tilted his head slightly, his voice dripping

Why are you

at his hollow words. She turned away from him, burying

want to go home,” she said, her

“I miss my mom.”

jaw tightened, his sharp eyes

it new?” he asked

gave a small

it’s a branch owned by

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