"If I wasn’t wrong, then why did you apologize?" Julissa’s voice was much quieter now, her confidence faltering. She stood there, her eyes flickering with a mix of confusion and hurt.
Scott sighed, exasperated. "I didn’t want you to keep getting harassed," he began, his voice heavy with a weariness that went beyond the moment. "With Serena’s personality, she’ll definitely try to retaliate against you. I won’t always be around to protect you."
Julissa stared at him blankly, her mind racing to catch up with the implications of his words. So that’s why he had intervened, why he had apologized on her behalf. It wasn’t about admitting fault; it was about shielding her from further harm.
"Sorry, Mr. Nichols. I really didn’t expect you to—" she started, her voice trailing off as she struggle
