#Chapter 300: Shattered Bonds

The city hummed with life as I hurriedly navigated through the crowd, my eyes fixed on the familiar figures of Scarlett and Olive ahead. Determination fueled my steps as I closed the distance, eager to reconcile. However, as I neared them, Scarlett's body language changed, and she steered away, creating a visible barrier between us. "Scarlett, wait. Please!" I called out, my voice carrying over the street noise. Scarlett glanced back, her eyes meeting mine for a fleeting moment before she quickened her pace. It felt like hitting an invisible wall, a sharp pang of rejection that cut through the air. Confusion and hurt welled up within me as Scarlett whispered something to Olive, their steps quickening in unison. I tried to catch up, calling out again, "Scarlett, wait! Can we talk for a moment?" She turned sharply, her eyes narrowing. "We're not speaking with you, Evie," Scarlett declared, her tone cutting through the air like a dagger. The words hung in the air, and I tried my best