Chapter 296

Melina didn't bother explaining anything. She simply shouldered the package and headed upstairs, allowing her friends to snap a picture of her drenched in sweat. In the photo, she struggled with the huge package, beads of perspiration rolling down her delicate features, her expression resolute. Once the photo was taken, her dormmates felt a pang of sympathy for her—much more so than they would for someone who appeared weak and frail. Melina grinned. "Alright, do I look pitiful enough? Hurry and post it!" Lyla placed her hands on her hips. "You look so pitiful that I almost want to go beat someone up for you!" Talia quickly chimed in, saying, "I have a lot of followers. Let me post it." Thinking of a catchy title, Talia immediately shared the post. "Defamation! Malice! Here's the proof!" As soon as it went live, it attracted a lot of views. People were drawn to Talia's heartfelt message and the image of Melina looking so determined and yet vulnerable. Some astute observers zoome