Chapter 454

A week later, Shelmaine received another call from Yolanda. She no longer had that arrogant attitude from their class reunion. Instead, her voice trembled as she choked up. "When are you free, Shelmaine? Can we meet? I'd like to apologize to you in person." "Apologize for what?" "I was rude to you during the reunion, and there were some misunderstandings between us. I want to explain things to you face-to-face." She glanced at Samuel, who was lounging on the couch and playing with Tamisha. "It's okay. I've been quite busy lately." "How about this—I'll come over and explain. Is that okay?" "No." Shelmaine refused and hung up. She turned to Samuel and asked, "Did you do something behind my back?" He instantly sat upright and raised his hand, as if he was swearing an oath. "I swear, I have done absolutely nothing to upset you." Seeing him act oblivious, she didn't press further. His guilt made him ask, "Who was that on the phone just now?" "Yolanda, my classmate." "The one who