Reese remained alone in the bathroom for about ten minutes before hearing the anxious voices of Ava and Mariel outside.

"Reese, are you in there? Mariel and I are here to find you!" Ava called out.

Tears welled up in Mariel's voice as she said, "Reese, are you here? Don't be afraid. No matter what happens, Ava and I will be with you!"

Reese's eyes were red and puffy as she responded from inside, "I'm here."

With teary eyes, she opened the bathroom door and stepped out.

Ava immediately rushed to her and embraced her. Ava, usually known for her cold demeanor, was genuinely worried this time.

Mariel, her eyes still moist, came over and joined the embrace, hugging both Reese and Ava tightly.

After a long moment, Reese managed to speak, "I'm okay. Please don't cry for me. Let's get out of here."

her vulnerability to herself, not wanting her friends

different from her previous conflict with Rose on the show. In that case, people could criticize her for

over.

time, the nature of the accusations was entirely different. Many people might believe she was capable

with concern, asking, "Reese, are

in easily. I won't let the person who slandered me get away with

was resolute; she was not one to back

find out who is behind this. Let's go back and investigate right now. I want to see who would dare to slander you like this. I'll

Their presence made her feel significantly more secure,

to the elevator and headed down

doors opened, revealing some of the company's employees waiting outside. Their faces bore expressions of curiosity and disdain when they saw Reese. Mariel, not one to tolerate judgmental looks, lashed out at them, "What are you staring at? Get in if you're coming or

the employees responded angrily, "You must

fist threateningly,

restrained Mariel, "Just leave it be if they don't want to

and a heavy silence filled the confined space. Reese felt responsible for bringing trouble to Ava and Mariel, making them endure the

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