Chapter 103 Try Not to Judge People by Appearances Elsa's pupils contracted, her face turning ghostly pale as she pressed her lips together tightly. If her earlier nervousness had been an act, this time, it was real.

She looked up and locked eyes with me, hesitation flickering in her gaze.

I met her stare with a calm smile and gave a firm nod. I was silently telling her that I didn't make empty threats.

Sure enough, she took a shaky step forward, barely keeping herself upright. Her lips quivered as she muttered, "Jane..."

Before she could say anything else, her friend yanked her aside and stepped in with a look of righteous indignation. "Elsa was just trying to help you! Why are you being so unforgiving?"

Sensing someone had come to her defense, Elsa let out a barely perceptible sigh of relief and then shrunk behind her friend. Her tear-filled eyes trembled as she gazed at me.

Murmurs of support came from the surrounding crowd. "She clearly regrets it. Do you really have to push her this far?"

scared she looks, I bet Jane bullies her

a soft scoff and was about to respond when I caught Debbie's expression out of the corner of my eyes. She was watching the exchange with amused

heart skipped a

silent as if she were merely an observer, waiting

She was testing me.

was bold, outspoken, and had zero tolerance for dishonesty. If I let Elsa off the

life," I said, enunciating

voice wasn't loud, but it was just enough

for you?" The moment I spoke, doubt flickered in Elsa's eyes. I caught it immediately. Stepping forward, I grabbed her by the arm and pulled her from behind her

say about you? More importantly, what will they say about our family? That we have no

the moral high ground, I could do the same. "You're my

placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. "But... what do you think will

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