Chapter 32: A Mistake on Her Part

Having a confrontation with Christina first thing in the morning was certainly not on Christy’s agenda. Yet, it happened, and the way Christina left with reddened eyes left Christy with a strange, unfamiliar ache in her heart. She had never experienced such a prickling feeling before, never realized how much a friendship could mean. But this friendship had become precious to her, and this argument weighed heavily on her. It had completely ruined her mood, leaving her irked, to put it mildly. To be frank, Christy was itching to punch someone. The frustration in her was palpable, and it seemed everyone around her could feel it too. Wendy, being perceptive, wisely shrank back, making herself nearly invisible for the sake of her own safety. But others weren’t as fortunate. “Ms. Christina, here are the documents you asked me to translate. I’ve completed them,” Kamala announced cheerfully, her voice loud enough for others to hear. She was fishing for recognition, eager to curry favor with