CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY TWO: I KISSED THE BIG BOSS

Dr. Talia nodded in agreement, her expression sympathetic as she reached out to comfort Tiana. “It’s understandable that you feel that way,” she said softly. “But remember, forgiveness isn’t about absolving the other person of their guilt – it’s about freeing yourself from the burden of anger and resentment.” Tiana took a deep breath, her mind swirling with conflicting emotions. Part of her wanted to confront Penny and demand the truth, to hold her accountable for the pain and suffering she had caused. But another part of her knew that engaging with Penny would only prolong the drama and further fuel the flames of controversy. In the end, Tiana made the difficult decision to let Penny’s apology go unanswered, choosing instead to focus on her own healing and recovery. She knew that she couldn’t control Penny’s actions or change who she was, but she could control how she chose to respond to the situation. And so, with a heavy heart and a determined spirit, Tiana turned her attent