Chapter 56
The newcomers were a little stunned, their eyes darting around the tense atmosphere. Hailee quickly shifted her expression into a pitiful one, pretending to be the victim of bullying. She let out a dramatic gasp and clutched the spot where she was supposedly scalded, her eyes watering as she winced exaggeratedly.
"Ah! My chest… it burns. Elder sister, how could you do this?" Hailee whimpered, wearing a sorrowful expression.
The nurse immediately examined her burn and gave a brief, professional judgment. "It's just mild redness. No serious burn, but I’ll apply some ointment just in case. You should still consult a doctor, Miss, to avoid complications."
Hailee's expression faltered slightly after being exposed.
Eve looked at the overly dramatic Hailee with indifference. The w
