CHAPTER 25: STRANGE BEHAVIOR

Victoria took a deep breath, trying to stay calm as she faced Harriet, standing amidst the shards of the broken cup. The store's bright lights cast harsh shadows over Harriet's disheveled appearance. Her clothes were wrinkled, and her eyes, red and puffy, revealed the toll of recent days. Victoria said you just got out of jail, leaning against a shelf as she took a metal spoon from the display, holding it as if to emphasize her point. Do you want to go back? Harriet's face contorted in anger and frustration. Wasn't my expulsion from St. Georges your fault? It's because of you that I was detained and fined! Now, I'm stuck waiting tables instead of working in the lab. How can I face my mom knowing I was expelled before graduation? Victoria met Harriet's stern gaze, her eyes sharp and focused. If I had wanted to ruin you, you wouldn't be standing here now. You'd be dealing with a court summons and serving a longer sentence. Victoria's eyes held a cold resolve as she gestured to the sh