Chapter 1381

Chapter 1381:

Initially, she tried to suppress her cries, not wanting to draw the taxi driver’s attention or seem vulnerable, but the pain was overwhelming. Once she began to cry, she couldn’t stop. Her grip on her phone tightened as she shook uncontrollably. Curling up, she buried her face in her knees and let her tears flow freely.

Unbeknownst to her, a car was discreetly trailing her.

Scarlette arrived at the airport, the rush of people around her making her feel even more alone.

She hesitated at the entrance, her mind clouded with uncertainty. She had never traveled by herself before. Her parents had always been there, handling everything. Even when she arrived in Banta, Kenji had taken care of it all—she simply followed, eating and resting without a second thought.

Now, for the first time, Scarlette was on her own. And she had no idea what to do. She sank onto a bench outside the airport, staring at her phone as she tried to book a flight back to Warrington.

Almost every flight was canceled. The earliest available one was three days away.

to go home now. She considered calling her parents but stopped herself. If they heard the sadness in her voice, they’d

cold air started to seep in. With no other choice, Scarlette booked a nearby hotel and set off,

over her—like someone was watching. She glanced over her shoulder. Nothing. Her heart

sigh,

stepped forward, a firm grip caught her wrist. Her breath hitched. She spun around, her pulse racing, only for her expression to harden the moment she saw

yanked her

she left, particularly after witnessing her heated argument with Kenji. “You’re alone in a city you don’t know.

for

holding her wrist. “Let me accompany you just for a little while,” he said. “You haven’t eaten all night. Let me take

Scarlette shook her head.

moment. “Alright. Then, at least let me drive you to the hotel. It’s late. I just want to

tears burned in her eyes. Kenji hadn’t even checked

spite toward Kenji, she gave Zayden a curt

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