Janet’s words rendered Laney speechless.

She was used to dealing with people straightforwardly with force, but Janet’s outright coldness made her flustered and helpless.

Laney would’ve preferred it if Janet beat her to vent her anger rather than cut off their friendship.

“Don’t act like we’re strangers, Janet…” Laney forced a smile.

“If it weren’t for Mr. Larson, you and I would have been strangers, Miss Garcia,” Janet retorted coldly.

“Okay. It’s true that Mr. Larson hired me to protect you, and it’s true that I’ve been lying to you. For that, I’m sorry,” Laney apologized right away. Janet’s anger was unsettling; it made her realize just how terrible it was when a usually gentle and nice person got mad.

but didn’t say

Janet said with a sigh after a while. She

Laney stopped Janet, and then quickly lowered her head. “I’m sorry, okay? My contract said that I couldn’t reveal my identity nor could I

the smile didn’t reach her eyes. “I know you were just doing your job. I just feel like I had been such a fool for believing you were my friend ever since you saved me. Miss Garcia, I’ve never had a real friend since

You’re a very worthy friend. You’re gentle and refined, whereas I’m

eyes softened somewhat and she

what Laney was saying, rather she was still hurting from

treated her well for no reason. With Laney, she just didn’t figure it out

more Janet thought about it, the more distressed she felt. She didn’t say anything as her mind raced.

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