Chapter 255

Soon, Shayla finished her shower and came out. She noticed that Talia and Lyla had already left. Melina, who had been waiting for her, asked, "Why didn't you ask for help when you were being bullied? Even if you didn't dare ask anyone, why didn't you tell me? Aren't we friends?" Shayla twisted her handkerchief, nervous and flustered. "I-I thought I could just endure it and that it would pass. I'm used to it. It's nothing." "Used to it? Since when have they been bullying you?" Melina frowned. Shayla lowered her head, saying nothing. Melina's tone grew more serious. "If you consider me a friend, tell me." Shayla shivered before answering, "Since freshman year. The Halls know my family, and Laura has known me since we were kids, though we didn't interact much. "She knows I'm pretty hopeless and that my family doesn't care about me. She just wanted to get some benefits out of me." Melina inhaled sharply. "So they've been bullying you for over a year?" Shayla trembled again. Bitin