C21 - Don’t tell anyone.

"Allison!" Shanna hugged her tightly. She burst into tears, causing everyone’s surprise.

To give them privacy, Bea allowed them to leave the event first.

Ally had no choice. She wanted to appear strong in front of Ethan's cousin, who had become a real friend to her in a short time, but tears were the only response she could give to Shanna’s childlike crying.

Right. Besides her family and Ethan, she also hurt Shanna when she suddenly disappeared from their lives. Probably Zion and Leio too, not to mention Kattie and Michael.

God, how selfish and cruel had she been? What kind of friend was she?

"Ally, I’m so glad to see you again!" Shanna held her hands while still sobbing. "I searched for you, did you know? I didn’t believe Ethan. I knew you wouldn’t leave without a serious reason. And I was right."

"I'm sorry," Ally apologized. Shanna deserved her apology. She shouldn’t have included her from the people she chose to leave.

But at that time, cutting everyone off from her life made se