Chapter 107

"Cole? Is Cole here?" The reporters swerved around, only to be stunned by my grim expression. "Are you guys done with your questions?" I asked, my heart aching when I saw Lorraine cornered by them. She shouldn't have been dragged into this. I met her gaze and noticed a flash of helplessness in her eyes. I reached out to take her hand. "Let's go." Watching her turn her head to wipe away her tears, I couldn't help but feel disheartened. "I'll clarify everything. If I find out that you're causing trouble to Lorraine again, you know the consequences," I warned the reporters. Inside the car, Lorraine still hadn't recovered from the chaos earlier. My heart ached when I saw her dazed expression. I touched her cheek. It was colder than I expected, as if she'd been standing outside for a long time. "They didn't hurt you, did they?" Recollecting herself, Lorraine seemed slightly embarrassed. "Honestly, you didn't have to come." "Part of this is my fault too," I said. Lorraine won