Chapter 405

Eva's instinctive reaction was to say that she didn't want to, but she felt that changing her mind would be embarrassing. It would mean that she had indeed been intimidated by Shannon's words. With a flushed face, she tightened her grip on Linda's arm even more. She retreated as she weakly muttered, "I… I don't care. I still want to go. Don't stop me, Mom." Linda watched Eva clutch her arms tightly and was at a loss for words. Then, she saw the look on Eva's face. It was clear the latter didn't want to go but stubbornly refused to give in to Shannon. Her heart softened a little. She played along, pretending to be the one deciding for Eva. "There there. Let's not join the tour. I can't let anything happen to you." Eva pulled away. She gave Shannon a stubborn look and explained, "It's not that I don't wanna go because I'm scared, but you two are holding me back." Shannon didn't know what to say. She decided to let it slide since Eva had quit making a fuss. As for those who wouldn