75. Between Friend and Foe

That night, unexpectedly, Odel received a message from Fiona. Her heart pounded faster as her phone screen lit up, displaying a name that had become so difficult to trust lately. Her hands trembled slightly, her eyes fixed on the incoming notification. It took her a few seconds before she finally gathered the courage to open the message.

"Odel, maybe you don't trust me anymore..."

Odel bit her lip, doubt and hesitation filling her mind. Should she reply? Should she ignore the message? A part of her wanted to close the screen and forget everything, but before she could make a decision, her phone vibrated again.

"But I've always considered you a friend. You know that, right?"

Odel's eyes remained on those words. Friend. The word felt so distant now, as if it had lost its meaning. Fiona, who was once always by her side, now stood on the opposite side—at least, that's what he thought. But if that were true, why did this message feel so sincere?