Zelda narrowed her eyes at Susan, her expression challenging. But Susan, sensing the weight of everyone's eyes on her, quickly shifted her tone, softening her voice.
"I'm sorry, sister," she said, her words dripping with an insincere sweetness. "I hope you're not still mad about the other day. I know you didn't push me, but I was too weak. James thought you did, but I tried to explain it to him that it wasn’t your fault."
"Really?" Zelda asked, her voice cool, her gaze pointedly fixed on Susan.
"Of course, sister," Susan continued, keeping her eyes downcast. "You know that James only cares about me, that's all."
Zelda smiled, though her eyes held no warmth. "Okay, then. I want you to apologize sincerely and look me in the eye when you do it. I want you to apologize for everyt
