With a slight smile, Melina responded, “I heard you weren’t really defending me last night, but rather trying to charm Bryson.

“Don’t believe them, Melina.

I confronted that witch, Hannah, for you.

I didn’t do anything else.

” Ryleigh persisted in her denial, saying, “I did it all for you.

Why do you misunderstand me like this?”

“How have I misunderstood you?”

Melina twirled her freshly polished nails casually.

“Aren’t you also vying with Hannah for the role of Mrs.

Mitchell?”

Melina eyed Ryleigh and scoffed, “I thought you were a true friend.

I didn’t expect you to betray me.

‘s BunnyBookery

are you talking

so-called friends wouldn’t betray you and tell me about last

“I didn’t…”

over Ryleigh, and said

added, “Since you’ve played me for a fool, don’t be surprised when

We’re done being friends.

Ryleigh

end

off!” Melina forcefully shook

fell, her knees scraping and bleeding on

Despite the pain, Ryleigh tried

confess, I’ve had my own

find myself

really

Tyshawn now? As your friend, I thought it better for me

Ryleigh looked up

did want to help

to

“Really?” Melina asked sarcastically.

“Yes,”

scoffed, “If you were really honest with me, you wouldn’t have gossiped to those friends

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