Kendrick remained silent for a moment before continuing, "Whatever the reason, you don't need to worry. I'll make sure you return to the country safely. Once you're back, no one will know what happened to you."
His tone was as calm as ever, as though nothing had changed between them. It was as if he, Ariana, Scott, and Seamus were still the close friends they once were.
Ariana forced a bitter smile. "Kendrick, why do you still care about me?"
She shifted her gaze to Annabelle. "Seeing me like this, shouldn't you be pleased?"
Annabelle pursed her lips, remaining silent. She knew this conversation was between Kendrick and Ariana, and she had no intention of getting involved.
Kendrick answered, "If you had truly given up on yourself, I wouldn't interfere. But you clearly haven't. I want
