"But... you got embarrassed in front of everyone because of me... and William Sanders even..."

"They did that. It has nothing to do with you, right?"

It did have something to do with her! Janice cried out in her mind. For the first time in her life, she was desperately trying to take the blame for something.

"Well, if that's all, I need to get back to work," said Serenity, ignoring Janice's pained look. She walked past Janice and crossed the road to sweep the other side.

Although she did not