Chapter 19 Setting Them Up

Before Veronica could respond, Sherry fired back coldly, "Ridiculous. Which rule says that just because Rowena greets Veronica, she's obligated to respond?" "You!" Lincoln flared up and was about to argue, but Rowena quickly reached out and stopped him. She shook her head at him gently and said, "It's fine, Lincoln. I know Veronica is still angry with me." Rowena turned her gaze toward Veronica, her tone sincere and apologetic. "I'm sorry, Veronica. We didn't know Avery was the one who framed you, and that you were wronged because of it. I'm truly sorry." After saying that, she bowed deeply to Veronica. "Rowena!" Seeing this, Lincoln's face immediately filled with distress. He grabbed her arm and pulled her upright. "Why are you apologizing? This has nothing to do with you!" As he spoke, he turned his head, glaring at Veronica with indignation, his voice sharp and harsh. "Veronica, Avery is the one who framed you! Why are you taking it out on Rowena? "If you hadn't provoked Av