<strong>Chapter 940:</strong>


    But thinking about Ferdinand and Reba’s interactions, she couldn’t help but chuckle. “From sparring partners to sparks flying, huh?”


    Her musings were confirmed when they arrived at Ontdale Airport. As Allison reached the exit, a familiar figure darted toward her.


    “Allison, darling! I’ve missed you!” Reba threw her arms around her, enveloping her in a tight hug.


    She pulled back just enough to scrutinize Allison, her eyes sharp with concern. “You didn’t get into trouble, did you?”


    Allison shook her head, her smile warm but evasive. “Of course not. If I had, do you think I’d be standing here, chatting with you?”


    But before she could finish, Reba grabbed her wrist. “Don’t even try it. Every time you smile like that, you’re definitely hiding something. Allison, no one knows you better than I do.”


    Reba had been close friends with Allison for years, long enough to understand her like the back of her hand.


    “Let me see,” she demanded.


    Without waiting for a response, Reba tugged up Allison’s sleeve. Her heart sank at the sight of the white bandage peeking out from her wrist. The evidence was undeniable — Allison was hurt.


    Reba froze, her breath hitching. Her eyes then filled with tears.


    “I knew it,” she choked out. “That whole story about an overseas project was nothing but smoke and mirrors. You went abroad for something more dangerous, didn’t you?” Hershes trembled as she blinked.


    “You didn’t want me to worry, did you?” Reba had always known, deep down.


    Every time Allison disappeared on one of her secretive missions, she would cook up excuses — each more borate than thest. At first, Reba had been angry, but with time, she realized that her frustration was futile.


    What could she do but fret in silence, knowing she was powerless to help?


    “Mr. Lloyd, how exactly did you take care of my precious Allison?” Reba’s eyes immediately reddened.


    She suspected that Allison hadnded in trouble because of Ken.


    “I warned you, didn’t I? If anything happens to her because of you, there will be hell to pay!”


    Allison sighed and gently patted Reba’s shoulder. “Reba, don’t work yourself into a frenzy. I’m fine now, aren’t I? And besides, this isn’t his fault.”


    Her tone was calm but firm as she offered a concise exnation.


    “I went to Fleeinnd searching for clues about my mother. Ken got involved because I asked for his help. Without him, I wouldn’t have made it back in one piece.”


    “Allison, this injury is on me. If I had done things differently, you wouldn’t have been hurt.”


    Ken, for his part, didn’t defend himself. Instead, he wore an expression of quiet remorse. However, he could sense that Allison and Reba needed some time to catch up.


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