With Maggie showing up and the pair of them stumbling across you at random chance, Negan was reminded of his protectiveness towards you back in Alexandria.

You were older now, no longer a teenager but still carrying a certain childishness. Even so, he had known you as a teen, which meant it was hard to view you differently despite your obvious growth.

“Just stay in front of me where I can keep an eye on you, kid,” He muttered, slowing his walking pace.