I Would Never Betray you 43

Evelyn took a deep breath, her gaze dropping to the floor as she digested everything Adeline had just revealed to her. "This is insane. And this kidnapping... you think they did this, too?"

Adeline's head bobbed up and down, signaling her agreement. "I think they're starting to suspect that I'm up to something. And since you're my best friend, they probably thought you'd know about it. That's why they targeted you."

"That makes sense," Evelyn admitted. She paused for a moment before looking up at Adeline. "But Adeline... why didn't you tell me any of this before? I'm your best friend. If you'd told me this a long time ago, I still wouldn't have said anything. Even if they kidnapped me or... tortured me. I would never betray you."

"I know," Adeline said in a low voice, rubbing her arm uneasily. "I'm sorry..."