I didn't respond immediately to what Joseph said. Honestly, in everything he said, there was a point.
I slowly glanced at Nathan's way. As our eyes met, I felt like collapsing to the floor and shrinking. His eyes seemed uncertain as they looked at me. Did Joseph's words bury themselves in his mind?
“What? Why can't you speak now?!” Joseph pushed Nathan on the shoulder, but Nathan just lowered his head. His attention was focused downward.
A lump formed in my throat, “N-Nathan, is it true? Are Joseph's words true?” My voice cracked, and I couldn't hold back my emotions. I struggled to keep my tears from falling, pressing my lips together in a thin line.
I saw Nathan clenching his fists and standing still between Joseph and me. Suddenly, the wind blew more strongly, resonating against
