The sudden push caught Claire off guard, her pupils dilating as her body instinctively reacted before her mind could catch up. She grabbed the stair railing just in time, stabilizing herself.
Taking a moment to steady her breath, Claire whipped around to face Anna, her voice tinged with anger. "Anna, what are you doing?"
She saw Anna standing behind her, a faint, cruel smile playing on her lips. But in the blink of an eye, the expression vanished, replaced by an innocent facade.
Anna blinked, feigning confusion. "Claire, what are you talking about? I... I didn't do anything."
Claire was stunned by the stark contrast between Anna's innocent appearance and the malice she had just witnessed. Forcing herself to stay calm, she softened her tone. "You just pushed me from behind. Do yo
