Masked In Nobility: Secrets Of Mrs. Chavez by Selina Gorges

Chapter 428

Afraid that Yvette would speak first about what happened that day, Janice quickly forced an awkward smile and said softly to the group, "There was a bit of a misunderstanding between me and Ms. Zeller here.

"I thought she was someone Sheldon brought home. Sheldon treated Bon so badly, so I figured I'd vent my frustration a little on her."

Janice kept her head down, looking genuinely remorseful. Bonnie, hearing this, instantly suspected Janice had done something wrong. She felt a pang of guilt, knowing that if it hadn't been for her, Janice probably wouldn't have clashed with Yvette in the first place. "I'm sorry, Yvette. Janice was in the wrong," Bonnie said apologetically. Janice froze, feeling even more disdain for Bonnie.

Xavian was right. Bonnie's always been a coward, the kind of girl who only knows how to study. And she calls Yvette her friend? If they're friends, why humiliate herself by apologizing so grovelingly?' Janice wondered.

Bonnie turned to Janice, her tone firm. "Janice, apologize to Yvette." Janice cursed Bonnie a hundred times in her mind.

She had hoped playing the victim would let her slip through, but Bonnie actually had the nerve to make her apologize in front of everyone. It was infuriating.

Swallowing her resentment, Janice feigned an air of great grievance and muttered meekly, "I'm sorry, Ms. Zeller. I shouldn't have acted like that."

Yvette, with her hands in her pockets, fixed a calm, penetrating gaze on Janice. After a moment, she said nothing, simply turned around and walked away. Jeremiah followed closely behind her, with Emmett and Charles quickly tagging along.

Samantha leaned casually against the doorframe, watching Janice with one leg bent. She noticed Janice's dissatisfaction, knowing full well that Janice's act wouldn't fool any of them.

Yvette was letting this go purely out of consideration for Bonnie. Otherwise, Janice's fate would've been much worse, and that was obvious.

and Bonnie had a lot of support. Samantha let out

Let's leave Dungo Village." But as Janice looked at Andrew's retreating figure, she suddenly stumbled, collapsing heavily back down as her ankle quickly

way I'd leave you here by yourself." Andrew stood off to the side in

of her way to bother

it would be wise to keep his distance from Janice. If

Bonnie offered to carry Janice, Andrew finally spoke, but his tone was noticeably less friendly than before. "Forget it. I'll find a cart

clearly grateful. "You're smart. There should be something we can use in the yard." Janice felt a of frustration. 'Is

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the wrong time for him to show his real interest. Outside, Samantha heard voices from inside the house and paused, then turned back in with a sharp tone. Her tone was cold. "Ms.

I'll help her from behind." Andrew quickly shot Samantha a grateful look. At this point, he was more than glad Samantha was stepping in. He

Village, three Jeeps were parked on the cobblestone road. Yvette, Jeremiah, Emmett, and

Andrew and the others. He asked Yvette in a low voice,

tone, "Ran into her on the road. She tried to bump into me,

sip of water when he sputtered it out in laughter. Hearing Yvette say that was somehow hilarious.

asking for trouble, and she probably didn't even come close to

into a faint smile, knowing without question that Yvette would never end up on the losing side. Anyone messing with her was just plain unlucky. Yvette paused for a second, then added, almost indifferently, "I kicked her lightly. She's just too fragile."

who could send a black bear flying with one strike in

own strength. Jeremiah took off his jacket and walked over to Yvette, his gaze softening as he leaned down. With his long,