Mr. Longbottom had been surprised by her question. He told her coldly that she should refrain from asking unnecessary questions.

One who knew too much would not live long.

Carrie got intimidated and dared not ask another question. Although she got more curious, she did not try to gather more information for fear Mr. Longbottom would choke her again if he found out.

“Nothing. I just asked because I haven’t seen her in a while.”

Of course, Carrie could not reveal that she was looking for Serenity.

Jasmine would get suspicious if she did.

No one around Serenity was a fool.

“Seren is busy with work. I rarely see her these days,” Jasmine said.

Carrie knew it was a lie. She was aware that Serenity's closest friends did not trust her yet.

It made her feel defeated.

It had been months since Mr. Longbottom found her and asked her to approach Serenity. Despite her efforts, she still had not obtained Serenity’s trust, let alone become her friend.

However, Jasmine and Serenity go