When we walked in, their eyes shifted in my direction. I frowned as their whispers grew even louder and it was clear they were all talking about me.
But what had I done?
“She was the one who got Carol expelled from the school,” I heard one of the gossipers saying.
“I can’t believe she walked in here with her head held high like that.”
“She has some nerve after the stunt she pulled!”
My cheeks burned with heat, and I glanced at Nan who was eyeing everybody as well, her frown deep.
“What’s going on?” I asked her.
“Carol was expelled from school,” she answered. “And it’s obvious everyone is blaming you for it even though it wasn’t your fault!” She said loud enough for everyone to hear.
We walked through the lounge and reached our normal table near the window. Carol’s friends w
