After talking to Daddy, I immediately went out to return to my room, but I didn't expect to see Vanessa outside Mommy's room. I wanted to glare at her, but she hadn't done anything to me yet. Whatever her offense against me, it would happen in the future. So I thought maybe I could still do something to salvage our friendship.
“Good morning, Miss Isabella,” she greeted me.
“Just Isabella will do, we're the same age anyway. Are you busy today?” I asked her, and she shook her head immediately. She still kept her head down as if she couldn't face me. Was she shy?
“Not really. I haven't been doing much lately since you don't want me to help you anymore,” she said in a slightly choked voice.
“Sorry, Vanessa. I've just been stressed lately. Since you don't have much to do today, get ready. W
