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.

She wanted to go home now. She considered calling her parents but stopped herself. If they

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

she walked through the crowd, an uneasy feeling crept over her—like someone was watching. She glanced over her shoulder. Nothing. Her heart pounded

quiet sigh,

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

in her tone was unmistakable. Scarlette yanked her hand back,

alone in a city you don’t know. I just… I didn’t want anything to happen to you.” Scarlette didn’t

for updates:

for a little while,” he said. “You haven’t eaten all night.

Scarlette shook her head.

least let me drive you to

burned in her eyes. Kenji hadn’t even checked on her. He didn’t

of pure spite toward Kenji, she gave Zayden a curt

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