Semua Bab I wish it were you: Bab 1131 - Bab 1140

The impact of that business card on Kendrick’s mood far surpassed that of the pile of little notes.However, since Anna didn’t bring it up herself, he decided to keep quiet and wait for now.So, they strolled to the edge of the sports field. By now, students had started leaving, as it was already past ten o’clock.The two of them walked against the crowd and entered the field.It had rained the day before, and the rubber track had been washed clean.Kendrick held Anna’s hand, and like an ordinary university couple, they walked leisurely around the field.However, Kendrick wasn’t feeling particularly relaxed. His mind was elsewhere, absentmindedly scratching Anna’s palm every now and then.Finally, he scratched her enough to make her itch. Anna withdrew her hand and laughed, “You’re not even holding my hand properly, so I’m not holding yours anymore.”Kendrick pursed his lips and grabbed her hand again. “When I came over earlier, I saw Director Han talking to you.”Anna glanced at him,

However, Annabelle didn’t understand Kendrick’s deeper meaning. “I can still play for a while.”Kendrick glanced at her shoes and smiled. “We’ll get you a pair of basketball shoes later. You’ll hurt yourself playing with those shoes.”She was still not satisfied, pursing her lips. “Alright then.”“I didn’t expect you to be so interested in basketball.”Annabelle looked at the hoop and said, “I just want to make a shot, and it’s actually kind of fun.”While chatting, they walked over to the base of the basketball hoop. Annabelle was about to sit on the base when Kendrick stopped her, spreading his suit jacket on it. “Alright, sit here.”Annabelle knew that Kendrick was worried she’d catch a chill because the metal base was already chipped and cold.“Sit on the suit, and I’ll sit on your lap.” That way, neither of them would get cold. Perfect.Kendrick smiled at her and sat down, patting his thigh. Annabelle obediently sat sideways on his lap.She rested her head on Kendrick’s shoulder,

The hotel manager informed Jax that the criminal suspect, the class-hating bellboy, had previously come into contact with one of the bodyguards from the Keller family. The hotel management didn’t want to escalate the matter and hoped to keep it quiet, so they hadn’t reported this lead.Upon hearing all this, Kendrick quickly deduced that the poisoning incident involving the hotel guests was actually a plot by Heather to target Scott and Julissa. The people working for Heather probably didn’t expect them to return to Elfhedge overnight.After ending the call with Kendrick, Scott began reflecting on the entire situation. He believed that Heather probably wasn’t trying to kill him. Perhaps after poisoning him and Julissa, she had some other plan, which remained unclear.However, this sudden event did make Scott feel a chill. The only thing reassuring him now was that Julissa was almost always with him 24/7. But, of course, this wasn't a long-term solution. He needed to come up with a way

Damien did not take the initiative to greet them, but as a junior and a guest, Kendrick politely greeted Damien first.However, Damien simply stared at him, and Annabelle found it difficult to describe the look in his eyes. It was like a bottomless abyss, concealing all obvious emotions within, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.Annabelle felt an overwhelming sense of suffocation and took a quiet breath, glancing over at Kendrick. She saw him furrow his brows as well.Damien’s silence and unwavering gaze were clearly puzzling to him, but Kendrick didn’t show any discomfort or anxiety. Instead, he met that gaze head-on, as if it didn’t matter how long the stalemate lasted.This silent standoff lasted only a few seconds before the butler reminded them, “Sir?”Damien gave Kendrick an apologetic smile and said regretfully, “Apologies. Seeing you reminds me of an old friend.”He then gave Kendrick another deep look. “You look a lot like your mother.”“You knew my mother?”

"How could I dislike it? We’re truly honored and grateful," Kendrick said, taking the painting from Damien and handing it to Annabelle.Annabelle bit her lip and thanked Mr. Knight.Damien, the father, had already filled in the polite formalities on behalf of his son. In this situation, rejecting it would have been difficult.With the painting in one hand and Kendrick’s arm around her waist, the two left Damien’s estate, the Red Tree Manor, in their stretched Lincoln.After seeing them off, the butler returned to the villa. Damien had already left his son’s room and arrived in the living room on the first floor."Did you send them off?" Damien asked."Yes, sir," the butler replied."That Annabelle... she really surprised me," he said, looking out at the tree-lined path. "For now, don’t make any moves on her.""Understood. I’ll inform everyone," the butler said, pausing for a moment. "It’s rare for Young Master to have someone he’s willing to approach. Should we come up with an excuse