Chapter 239 Alyssaâs fading figure gradually disappeared from Lauraâs sight, and she cracked a smile, realizing that everything she had dug up was indeed true. After leaving the chapel hall, Agnes finally exhaled a sigh of relief. Today, she had decided to wear high heels, but unfortunately, she accidentally twisted her ankle. Luckily, there was a bench on the rooftop where she could sit Agnes took off her shoes and started rubbing her foot when she heard a cold voice from the side. Turning her head, she saw Ryder standing there, holding an ointment. Confused, she asked, âWhat are you doing here?â
âI followed you up here, Ryder replied calmly. This ointment can help with your pain. He handed it over to her.
Curious, Agnes took the ointment and questioned, âWhy do you have this?â
Ryder sat down beside her and explained, âI saw you twist your ankle and asked an attendant for itâ
âThanks,â Agnes replied, feeling a bit unsure of how to react. She squeezed out the ointment and applied it to her ankle. The atmosphere between them fell into silence Seeing Ryder again brought a mix of emotions for Agnes. The deserted rooftop was now just occupied by the two of them, and she couldnât help but consider what Jared might think if he saw them together.
Agnes finished applying the ointment and said, âI should probably head back.â
Ryder was silent for a moment, then asked, âAre you avoiding me?â
Agnes answered awkwardly, âOf course not, I just feel a bit coldâ
âYou donât have to pretend. I know youâve been avoiding me. At school, you act like you donât see me. Is it because of Jared?
âHeâs just too suspicious.â
Thinking about this, Agnes couldnât help but feel angry.
But immediately, she realized her words might have given Ryder the wrong idea.
Agnes quickly clanfied, I didnât mean that, heâs not suspicious of us. I mean, heâs just a suspicious person, itâs not about you..
Agnes suddenly felt she was making a mess of things, the more she explained, the worse it seemed to get.
But Ryder didnât react, and she wasnât sure if he understood.
Agnes suddenly fell silent.
She took a deep breath, determined to clarify the situation, especially since Jared had also asked her to figure it out on her own.
Agnes said, âMaybe itâs because weâve been rehearsing together and spending so much time together that heâs become a bit jealous.â
Feeling awkward, Agnes continued, âYou might find it absurd. Weâve been arguing about this, but now I believe we havenât done anything wrong, and time will prove Itâ
âAgnes, have you seen Robin Hood?â Ryder suddenly interjected in a calm tone.
Agnes hesitated slightly. âYes, I have. What about it?â
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F âIn Robin Hood, thereâs a scene that left a deep impression on me. Maid Marian tells Robin Hood. We were once betrothed, but now I am mamied to my husband Now that Iâve met you again, people will surely think I still love you. If I were to ask for your help again, theyâd all call me shameless and unfaithful Robin Hood hurriedly replies, âWe only need to be true to our own conscience and not care about what others say Maid Marian asks, âBut what if I feel guilty in my own conscience?â
After Ryder finished speaking, there was a moment of silence all around It felt as if Agnesâs heart had plunged into an abyss.
Then, she heard Ryderâs indifferent voice again from beside her, âAgnes, but what if I feel guilty in my own conscience?â