Chapter: 2156

When did he approach?

Rachel pondered this just as she sensed a frigid stare fixated on her. Following the sensation, she turned to meet Allen's gaze, fraught with caution.

Instantly, Allen's prior warning rushed back to her. While she hadn't intended to heed it, she also didn't wish to upset him completely.

Rachel cast her eyes downward slightly. “Thank you," she murmured, then attempted to extricate herself from Alberto's embrace.

Alberto lowered his gaze, noting her injured ankle.