Chapter 2428

"Really? That's great," Teresa said while flashing a big smile at Enid.

At that moment, Enid's glasses reflected a glimmer of light, and her eyes seemed to regain some vitality.

Teresa gently helped Enid up and slowly guided her to a bench at a bus stop.

"Careful now." Teresa eased Enid onto the bench. Since the buses had stopped running, the area was deserted and enveloped in darkness.

Teresa pulled out her phone and asked kindly, "Do you want me to call your parents?"

Enid immediately shook her head vigorously in refusal.

"Alright, alright, I understand. Don't worry, calm down," Teresa said, realizing this was a sensitive subject for Enid.

She continued to comfort the girl in front of her.

"Don't be scared. I mean no harm. By the way, how's your knee? Does it hurt?"

"A... little..." Enid stammered.

Seeing Enid finally talking to her, Teresa was overjoyed.

"It's okay, they'll be back soon. When they return, I'll do a quick bandage on your knee."

"T-Thank you."

"Oh, no need to thank me. It's nothing, really-ah-choo!"

Teresa sneezed three times in a row. Enid then hurriedly took off the coat Teresa had given her.

"Here, take this back."

"Oh, I'm fine, really. You keep it."

"But..." Enid was still hesitant.

Teresa was still smiling and insisted, "Don't worry! I'm pretty tough-ah-choo!"

Enid tried to hand the coat back to Teresa, but she refused to take it.

"Why? Isn't this your coat? We don't even really know each other..." Enid asked in confusion.

Teresa draped the coat over Enid's shoulders again.

"That doesn't matter. You need help right now, and I'm here to help. It's as simple as that."

"But..."

"Oh, stop overthinking it! I'm really fine!"

As Teresa turned away, Enid grabbed her sleeve. "I'm really sorry."

The sudden apology caught Teresa off guard. "Huh? What are you apologizing for?"

"I... I've caused you trouble... I'm sorry."

"Oh, it's no trouble at all, really. By the way, I saw you at the restaurant earlier. Did you eat?"

Enid hesitated for two seconds, then nodded. However, her stomach growled loudly the next moment, betraying her lie.

It was clear she had not eaten-she simply did not want to trouble Teresa any further by making her run around for her.

Teresa did not pick up on Enid's intentions, only thinking that she was trying to put on a brave front. Hence, Teresa stood up.

"Alright, wait here. I'll see if there are any shops still open nearby. I'll get you something to eat."

"That's not necessary," said a faint voice as a small light approached.

Anox stood there, holding a takeout box. It was originally meant for Thresmund,

but since Thresmund had not responded to his messages, Anox decided to give it to Enid instead.

Seeing that Teresa had given her coat to Enid, Anox took off his own coat and draped it over Teresa.

"Huh? Are you sure?" Teresa asked with concern.

"Of course. Don't worry about me. I'm wearing plenty underneath. You should worry about yourself. Just wear it."

Teresa's face turned bright red, though Anox assumed it was from the cold.