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.”

much, quickly interjected, her voice unsteady, “But we were just having fun

gaze shifted back and forth between them, trying to piece

composure, spoke with a calm

her. But Scarlette had plans with her friends, so I kept my

m𝚘𝚛e u𝚙d𝚊tes 𝚒n ɢ𝚊l𝚗𝚘v𝚎l𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖

the insincerity in his eyes was unmistakable. He tilted his

Scarlette? Why are

felt her stomach churn at his hollow words. She turned away from him, burying herself

to go home,” she said,

“I miss my mom.”

tightened, his sharp eyes flickering

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