Chapter 281

Leah's voice was firm, and her eyes were confident.

Kate took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and started to tremble. As time passed, her trembling grew worse.

Benji wasn’t much better off, but he took a deep breath to calm himself down. Then, he placed a hand on Kate's shoulder and said, "There's no need to get mad over the things she said.

She grew up with her mother and was educated the same way. Trust me-I may not be the brightest, but I'm definitely the best at telling right from wrong among everyone present.”

Kate could tell he was trying his best to comfort her, but she could sense that he wasn't doing too well himself. She took a deep breath to calm herself, then turned to look at Darius with reddened eyes.

"I think you helped me to make the correct decision." Then, she looked away.

words, she shot to her feet and dashed over

to harm him. As long as you free him now, I can sweep this whole thing under the

shaky with rage as she said, "What's that supposed to mean? What have I done to warrant you badmouthing me in front of the whole world? I want you to make things clear in the presence of everyone

her face streaked with tears, and her voice gentle yet hoarse as she said, "Kate, there's no need to hide the truth anymore. No matter what happened or what you intend to do, the cat will be out of the bag once we investigate this man

that she'd felt so helpless because she knew that Leah was right. If Darius didn't want to help her, Leah and Calypso could find out what

close to zero. She stood there, not knowing what to do. At this moment, she wanted nothing more than

had no choice but to hold herself back, stopping herself from turning her thoughts into actions. She clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and looked at Leah. She knew she had to

this. If that were to happen,

say something when Benji-who had been silent all this while-took a step forward and shielded her

sun-like warmth. She looked at his broad back, as she'd done countless times as a child, and her eyes turned red. Tears

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