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.

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are you talking

your so-called friends wouldn’t betray you and

“I didn’t…”

towering over Ryleigh, and said deliberately, “You know whether it’s true

a fool, don’t be surprised when I turn my

We’re done being friends.

a panic, Ryleigh

end

off!” Melina forcefully shook

her

tried desperately to reach

had my own

find myself attracted

I really do value our

a whisper, saying, “Aren’t you with Tyshawn now? As your

Suddenly, Ryleigh looked up earnestly at

did want to help you teach Hannah a

have to

“Really?” Melina asked sarcastically.

“Yes,”

wouldn’t have gossiped to those friends before about

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