Chapter 124

Over in the staff cafeteria, Alex went to grab some food, and Vincent handed Mandy a tissue. "So, what's going on with Tiffany? Why is she pitiful?" he asked. After wiping her tears, Mandy replied, "Tiffany was saying how unfair the world can be. She feels like there are places where justice just doesn't exist. "And without powerful connections, trying to stand up for yourself only brings more hurt. Vince, I feel really sorry for her." A pang of empathy washed over Vincent as he asked, "What else did she say?" Mandy's eyes welled up with emotion as she recounted, "Well, she mentioned that she grew up without parents, only having an older sister. And she was constantly bullied as a kid." Her voice trembled with empathy as she continued, "Even though she said it so calmly, it really hit me hard. It made me look at my own life differently, you know? "I've got loving parents and a brother who spoils me rotten. I've been so selfish and demanding sometimes. It's eye-opening. When I