Chapter 144

Ethan looked surprised by the question and glanced around too.

"She was just here a few minutes ago," he said, confusion clear in his voice.

James shrugged casually. "I saw her walk off. Don't know where she went."

Stefan and Ethan both stared at him in disbelief.

"And you let her go?" they asked in unison.

James looked genuinely confused by their reaction. "I thought she needed space. Wasn't I supposed to let her have some time alone? I mean, wasn't she the one who caused all this trouble in the first place?"

"Are you serious right now?" Ethan said, his voice rising with anger. "She just watched...