Chapter 392

Shocked?

Hailey chuckled at her friend's words.

"I'm not shocked, Kara." She shook her head and laughed. "It's just– It's just that I'm a bit surprised." She paused and gently wriggle her hands off Kara's hold. "But don't worry, Kendrick and I will clear things out. I'm sure he doesn't mean it."

She explained, hoping the look of worry in her friend's eyes would dissipate. And she also hoped that Kara would leave her alone already.

Her mother stood by a wall, watching them and giving Hailey a sad look. She also looked helpless.

"Hailey, you don't get it." Kara sighed heavily. "It would be great to clear things with him." Even as she said that there was no hope in her eyes. "But first, let's get you home. Let's get you somewhere safe where you can think about it rationally. You don't have to go to him this early."

"I can't do that." Hailey didn't know why her resolve was about to waver. Maybe it was because of the kind of look Kara was giving her at the moment. The kind of look bot