#Chapter 316: Sacrifices

Nina The bathroom door swung closed behind me with a resounding thud, its finality echoing through the tight space. I looked at Lori and Jessica, who stared back at me with an intense scrutiny in their eyes. “Alright, alright, go ahead,” I groaned, leaning against the bathroom sink and folding my arms across my chest. “Go on and scold me for the millionth time tonight.” Lori and Jessica paused to shoot each other a glance before Jessica sighed and placed her hand on my arm. “Nina, we’re just worried about you. That’s all,” she said gently. I wasn’t sure why, but for some reason I felt a bit defensive. Maybe a little more harshly than I intended, I pulled my arm away and turned to face the mirror. “I’m fine,” I declared, meeting their gazes in the reflection. “You two are getting too worried about this.” Clearly annoyed by my defensiveness, Lori stepped up behind me and grabbed my shoulder, forcing me to turn around to face her. Even at her petite hei