Chapter 78 Always by Your Side

Recalling the past, Elaine's steps quickened. She had just arrived at the castle gate when her phone rang. It was Katrina calling. "Katrina?" Katrina on the other end sounded surprised. "You didn't board the plane?" She had just called on a whim, wanting to talk to someone, and hadn't expected to get through. Elaine looked at the castle gate. "Katrina, there's something I need to tell you." "What is it?" Katrina wiped away her tears. Elaine felt conflicted. She wasn't sure if she would see Alex, and if she didn't, telling Katrina now would only make her disappointed for no reason. Two conflicting thoughts battled in her mind. One said: Tell her, you're best friends, you should share everything with her. The other said: Don't tell her yet, what if Alex isn't inside? Then Katrina would be disappointed for nothing. It's better to wait a bit longer. Neither thought could convince the other. "Elaine? Did Charlotte do something to you again?" Elaine sho