Chapter 90

Racquelle and Vernon continued their incessant chatter like they were performing a duet. The more I ignored them, the more enthusiastic they became. I found Racquelle particularly absurd. I had already clarified that the gift wasn't for her, but she was too absorbed in her own little world to listen. Instead, she mocked me without restraint, ridiculing me with disdain. "Some people just have to overestimate themselves. After wandering around a jewelry store all afternoon, all you could afford was a pair of cheap earrings!" she sneered, looking down on my purchase. Vernon, seemingly surprised, shook his head in disbelief. "Earrings? Tsk tsk! I'm not trying to be mean, Joshua, but don't you feel embarrassed giving something so unimpressive? You'd be better off returning it than giving away such trash." Brainwashed by Racquelle, Vernon also thought I was giving her a gift. He continued hurling insults, lost in his self-righteousness. Racquelle glared at me with contempt, crossing he