Mrs. Thompson let out a sigh and said in a low voice, "Things have been absolute chaos around here lately. We know we were in the wrong. "We never should have said those hurtful things and blamed you for something you didn't do. Now, picking up packages and running errands has become such a hassle. Everyone's been regretting it ever since."I didn't respond and simply gave a slight nod. Whether they regretted it or not was their business. Either way, it wasn't going to make me change my mind. "The truth is, nobody meant to single you out. Carmen just turned us against you," Mrs. Thompson continued, still trying to explain. "If you ever have a spare moment, could you—""Mrs. Thompson," I interrupted. "There's no point bringing up the past anymore. Everyone makes their own decisions, and everyone has to live with the consequences. I'm leaving for a trip, so I'd better get going."Having said my piece, I headed straight for the entrance of the complex with my suitcase in hand. Be
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