Chapter 38

Elsa clasped her hands in desperation. "It's not like that. I was just worried about Jeremiah yesterday. I heard he had returned home, so I went to comfort him," she explained hurriedly. "Also, I didn't mean to tell Mr. Cornell about it. He was talking to me at that time, and I accidentally let it slip." As she spoke, Elsa's eyes reddened, and she looked at me with tears in her eyes. "Jane, I didn't mean to purposely talk bad about you behind your back. I really didn't mean it!" She lowered her head and began to sob softly. The sound of her crying added to the irritation that was bubbling inside me. I hadn't even said anything yet. Wasn't it a bit too early to shed tears? There were always people who would fall for Elsa's poor, crying act. Jack quickly sat next to Elsa, holding her shoulder and gently rubbing it in comfort. "It's okay. You didn't mean it, and we won't blame you," he assured her. I shot him a wordless glare. I was the victim here! How could he forgive her on my