A flicker of panic crossed Dorothy's face when the police presented their evidence.
She retorted reflexively. "On what grounds? What proof do you have that I am the one spreading rumors and slandering others?"
She seemed to be quite adept at twisting words.
In just a few sentences, she shifted all the blame entirely onto me.
And she, in turn, cast herself as nothing more than a victim.
But I am not a fool, and the police are far sharper than that.
Her stubborn, unyielding attitude completely drained my patience.
"Originally, I only wanted you to issue a public apology, but it seems I have been far too lenient. I do not have time to waste going back and forth with you two. Let my lawyer handle all communications with you!"
With that, I stood up to leave.
The man who had kept a col
