After venting her anger, Nancy found herself under Humphrey’s piercing gaze.

In his eyes, she saw disbelief, disappointment, and pain.

A chill ran down Nancy’s spine. Hadn’t he promised to stand by her? Now, he thought she was a monster.

At her most vulnerable moment, Humphrey, the man who had always loved her deeply, began to doubt her.

Was everyone starting to resent her?

Would Humphrey abandon her too?

to creep

began, her voice trembling. “I was consumed with anger, but at my core, I’m not malicious. My heart was in my throat,

once said I was the most dedicated person you’d ever known. Can’t you see the injustice in today’s competition? All those hours, all that passion for jewelry design, and I was bested by a nobody. The sting

and she hid her

teetering on the edge of

the girl he admired

I’ve done for

If they cast me out, my reputation will be

disheveled

deeply affected by today’s events. He had witnessed all of her efforts, so he

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