Chapter 36

Amelia didn't bother arguing because she knew it was only going to drag her into a cycle of justifying herself, making her as hopeless as they were. She would rather have spent more time coding, since her internship was coming soon. "Don't listen to their nonsense. Those gossipmongers can't stand seeing people do well." Christina had overheard part of the exchange as she approached and couldn't resist sticking up for Amelia. Amelia had advised her to ignore those comments and not argue with them anymore, but Christina just couldn't resist. She was famously feisty at school, with a sharp tongue that no one could match. This time, she had won again, and the group scattered like birds, their faces red. "Let's not talk about them anymore. By the way, was he the one who dropped you off earlier?" Amelia knew she was referring to Michael, although she'd never disclosed his identity to Christina. "Yes." "Not bad. He's handsome enough. A real heartthrob." Christina said this because she