Helen accepted the slap without a word of complaint. She fully understood the weight of her past mistakes and how severe the consequences could have been. She also knew that Amanda wouldn't forgive her so easily. Even after being hit, she neither resisted nor defended herself. Instead, she looked at Amanda with genuine remorse and continued to try to comfort her. "I'm sorry, Amanda. I really know I was wrong. Who is Mia? I'll find a way to get rid of her so you don't have to live in fear every day!"
Amanda let out a bitter laugh, her expression twisting with disbelief. "You? Who do you think you are?" She laughed louder, her voice dripping with mockery. "Hahaha, don't make me laugh! Someone like you, who abandons their teammates at the first sign of danger—do you really think I'd believe
