Chapter 236 Because You Know I like You

"He has cut all ties?" Tristan tugged at the corner of his lips. The faint smile carried no warmth whatsoever. "Then why did he show up in Ramshorn? Of all time, why did he appear right after you came back, as if by coincidence, and end up right by your side? Why is it that every time you run into trouble, he just happens to show up and help you resolve it?" With every question, he took a step forward, pressing in until Cressida was left speechless. She had never thought about any of this. In Cressida's mind, Kieran was the benefactor who had pulled her up when she was at her lowest. He was also a friend she trusted without reservation. "Even friends are allowed to have their own secrets," she argued weakly. "No matter who he is, I believe he won't do anything to hurt me." "You really trust him, it seems," Tristan said. He seemed to have lost his patience. He looked at her as the last layer of forced composure finally cracked. "I get that you trust him. So, do you trust me?" C