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.

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

cold air started to seep in. With no other choice, Scarlette booked

was watching. She glanced over her shoulder. Nothing.

a quiet sigh, she shook her head,

cab. Just as she stepped forward, a firm grip caught her wrist. Her breath hitched. She spun around, her pulse racing, only for her

you.” The disappointment in her tone was unmistakable. Scarlette yanked

argument with Kenji. “You’re alone in a city you don’t know. I just… I didn’t want anything to happen

for

just for

Scarlette shook her head.

let me drive you to the hotel. It’s late. I just want to

her fists as tears burned in her eyes. Kenji hadn’t even

of pure spite toward Kenji, she gave Zayden a curt

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