Sheila laughed at herself, her voice trembling with mixed emotions. "If you think of me as a friend, why did you hurt Jayden? Why did you kidnap me? What's the point of it all?"

Dustin was momentarily speechless. He had mentioned his involvement in the fight with Jayden earlier. Still, Sheila didn't believe him.

She had already decided, and it seemed pointless to explain. Trust faded once suspicion took hold, which he had come to accept.

"Why are you so quiet? Are you admitting you did it?