Candice Tate bit her lip, not answering right away.
But the look she gave Sierra Sullivan was filled with reluctance and hurt.
Seeing this, Sierra Sullivan sighed silently.
"Fine. As long as you're not scared, you can come with us."
Candice Tate didn't break into a tearful smile. Instead, her expression grew even more serious and earnest.
"Sierra, I won't hold you back! I can protect you, too!"
Hearing this, Sierra Sullivan gave a silent smile and ruffled Candice Tate's hair. "Okay! I believe you."
Candice Tate pressed her lips together firmly.
'She knows Sierra doesn't believe me.'
'But that's okay.'
'In a little while, I'll show her with my actions that everything I said is true!'
'I really can protect Sierra!'
Nathan Thorne looked at Sierra Sullivan with disapproval. "Sierra Sullivan, it's too dangerous outside. Bringing her along might be—"
'Isn't it too dangerous?'
'Will she hold us back?'
'Will she get Sierra Sullivan killed because of this?'
