Kent wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close until she was sheltered completely in his embrace.
He looked down, his gaze steady and intent on the woman before him. She was petite, delicate, her face etched with anxiety—as if his answer mattered to her more than anything.
Silly girl.
She didn’t need to ask. He would always believe her, no matter what.
Kent let out a quiet sigh, his lips parting gently. His voice was calm, soothing, as if he could chase away her worries with a single word. “Yes. I believe you.”
Silvia’s eyes shimmered, caught off guard by how much his simple reassurance meant.
She struggled to find the right words for the feeling blooming in her chest. It was as if, even if her whole world fell apart, he would still be there, standing behind her, unwavering and steadfast.
The thought was almost laughably dramatic, but it left a strange warmth in her heart.
Suddenly, her mind flashed back to their days in Luminova City. She remembered how Vianne had “accidentally” fallen into the water—a trick not unlike something Nannie might pull.
Back then, Vianne had said a few careless words, and Shipley instantly believed it was Silvia who’d pushed her.
Would Kent be the same?
Maybe he trusted her now, but only because he hadn’t heard Nannie’s side of the story yet.
If Kent ever did hear it, would his faith falter?
The thought made Silvia pause. She gently slipped from Kent’s arms, handing him her coat with a quiet, subdued voice. “I’ll cooperate with the investigation. You should stay here and rest.”
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