Chapter 217

"If it was just a test, he didn't need to blow things up like this," Elaine frowned as she spoke, her tone mixed with doubt. "First the testing, then..." Oliver couldn't hold it in anymore and shot back, "He stepped in because he didn't want to see you get humiliated or bullied. That's it." "Yeah... guess it's a pride thing for him too," Elaine nodded thoughtfully. Oliver rolled his eyes and gave her a look that screamed: 'You seriously don't get it?' Elaine caught the look and frowned, "Why are you staring at me like that?" "No offense, but when is your brain gonna wake up?" Oliver muttered, wishing he could just open up her skull and take a look. After a pause, he let out a sigh, "Forget it. Maybe dense suits you." Elaine was left speechless, watching him walk off. Lately, he'd been saying a lot of weird stuff she just couldn't make sense of. Late at night, Fiona was curled up in Lydia' arms, sobbing uncontrollably, "Mom, I can't let this go. I need to get back at her." "I'm not lett