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34. A Line Crossed

Auteur: Rose
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“Crazy, Em. I still can’t wrap my head around it.”

Jenny kept ranting ever since they left the Starbucks area. Her steps were fast, her face flushed red as the anger still hadn’t subsided.

“She splashed water on you, screamed at you in public, slapped you! And you just… stayed quiet? You even apologized!” Jenny snapped, turning toward her. “If I were you, I would’ve fought back already. My hands would be itching to pull her hair—stuff her cruel mouth with chili paste.”

Emma gave a small smile,
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