“What the hell is happening here, Jess? Why would you just walk off with a stranger?! You really need to exercise caution!” Enzo scolded me.
“I-I’m sorry, Enzo. I didn’t intend to cause you worry. It’s just that, um, I didn’t know what else to do. It was a moment where I felt I had to leave. I’ll make an effort to be more cautious, I promise,” I stammered nervously, avoiding direct eye contact.
“Jess, you can’t simply let anyone take you away like that! I’ve been trying to look out for you because… because I genuinely care about you. You must be more discerning about who you place your trust in,” Enzo emphasized with a blend of frustration and concern, his gaze piercing as it focused on Hunter, who returned the stare with narrowed eyes.
I blinked, observing their intense stare at each o
