Chapter 715

Since Aunt Kendra had put it that way, Bran couldn't very well refuse and agreed. After Bran left, Kendra finally let the strained expression slip from her face. Exhaustion pooled in the depths of her eyes as she turned her head slightly toward Earl and said flatly, "I'm going to my room." Seeing Kendra about to leave again, Earl quickly followed. He gazed at her, his words deliberate. "Kendra, can you at least tell me how many days you'll be gone? When will you be back?" Kendra replied, "I probably won't return for the next few days." Earl nodded, then pressed cautiously, "But how many days exactly? Three? Four? Or a whole week?" Kendra: "......" Under her silent stare, Earl knew his persistence was problematic—it might push her further away. But he couldn't help himself. Anxiety gnawed at him. He was utterly lost, unable to grasp what had unsettled her so deeply. If this were about Irene, she could easily rescue Irene if she wanted to. He wouldn't stop her. Even if he tried, Kendra h