Chapter 103

Bethany hadn't told Silas about the matter, unwilling to owe him any more than she already did. Nor did she want to rely on this seemingly omnipotent man every time she ran into trouble. She pressed her lips together, deep in thought, and after a pause said quietly over the phone, "Thank you. I understand." As the self-appointed chief wingman, Oscar sensed something off in her response, though he couldn't quite explain why. Unable to sort things out on her own, Bethany pulled over and called her best friend. At the same time, Holly had been about to call her. "Beth, are you alright? I went travelling a few days ago and didn't pay attention to what was happening back home," Holly said anxiously. She continued, "I've only just landed today and realized that something so serious had happened. "It was Ella again, huh? What was she even trying to do? Was Uncle Noah helping her bully you again?" Bethany chuckled softly. "It's fine, Holly. Don't get so worked up. The situation was c