Chapter 48

Nina didn't care about the sneering faces around her. She slowly pushed herself up from the floor, brushing off the dirt and glass shards clinging to her palms. Then, she did something that caught everyone off guard. She bowed deeply at Wendy. Wendy blinked in surprise before quickly snapping back into suspicion. "What the hell are you trying to pull now? Cut the bullshit!" Shane, who was sitting nearby, remained silent, his expression unreadable. "It was my fault," Nina said quietly, her voice steady. "My actions must have caused you trouble." She lowered her gaze, her long hair falling over her face, masking her emotions. "I apologize, Wendy. I'm sorry." Wendy let out a sharp laugh. "Oh, so now you're playing the remorseful act? You really think I'm buying this crap?" "I'm not acting." Nina's voice remained calm. "I'm genuinely apologizing." "Genuine?" Wendy looked at her like she had just told the most ridiculous joke in the world. Her tone dripped with mockery.