Chapter 219

Linna broke into a cold sweat, her vision darkening as despair set in. Hannah was livestreaming. With trembling hands, Linna clicked into the stream. On-screen, Hannah sat under the harsh light. Her face was streaked with tears, and her expression was overcome with guilt. She looked disheveled, humiliated, and utterly defeated. "I'm so sorry," Hannah sobbed, her voice cracking as she spoke directly to the camera. "Because of me, Professor Reed has faced relentless criticism, insults, and doubts. She had even come close to losing her spot in the program she worked so hard for. It was my selfishness and cowardice that ruined her life…" Her voice faltered, and she took a shaky breath before continuing, "For years, I've carried this guilt with me. I've been keeping tabs on Professor Reed from a distance, but I never had the courage to face her or own up to what I did…" She choked on a sob as she wiped her face, her hands trembling. "When everything came to light, I felt…