Retribution in Bloom
My carefully crafted performance only served to inflame Michele's anger further.
With a sharp intake of breath, she spat, "Adrianna, shut up!"
Scott's face grew even colder, his disdain evident. "Michele, don't make me say it a third time. Apologize!"
Rage coursed through Michele's veins, but faced with Scott's stern, icy stare, she had no choice but to curb her anger reluctantly. With a forced lowering of her head, she muttered, "Adrianna, I'm sorry."
I peeked out from behind Scott's arm with an exaggerated gesture of meekness. "Oh no, Mrs. Langley, you don't need to apologize. It's my fault, all of it."
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