Chapter 735

Those few simple words from Joanna nearly shattered my composure. South District was massive. I hadn't told anyone where I was, not even hinted at it, yet somehow she found me without a problem. I stared at her in disbelief as she sat beside me on the grass like it was the most natural thing in the world. "Jayden and Juliette are at home," she said casually, toying with the grass between her fingers. "I thought they could use a break, but when no one could reach you, they started to worry." I gave a bitter laugh and shook my head. "Alright, it's my fault. I won't do this again." "Rafael said you were reaching out to friends for help," Joanna said again, her tone calm but certain. "I don't know who exactly you went to see, but I'm guessing it was Sophia." That caught me off guard. "How do you know that?" "Come on. I've known you long enough. She's the only one who can throw you off like this." The wind tossed her hair gently as she tilted her head, watching me. I let out a quie