Chapter 122Karen “Brenda?” I choked out, my throat dry and the air suddenly seemed suffocating. I fixed my gaze on Alistair, hoping he would tell me it was all a joke and Brenda really had no hand in this, but he only nodded, further confirming his claims.But he didn't stop there…“I— I don't say this for you to get upset with her, because honestly, it wasn't her fault.” He added, his voice faint… shaky.I leaned forward, resting my chin on my hand, my tone calm but sharp enough to slice through him. “Okay? Then whose fault is it, if it isn’t Brenda’s?”He didn’t answer right away. His eyes darted to the floor like he was searching for words that wouldn’t anger me further.“Brenda respects you so much,” he murmured, his voice faint. “It was hard for her to tell me anything. Even when I persuaded her, she hesitated. Leave her out of this, please.”His words hit differently. I blinked, lowering my head. Brenda respected me? Then why… why would she think of betraying me?For a moment
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