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Coral stood frozen in the hallway, processing her mother’s words. The conversation had left her rattled, and her mind buzzed with confusion. She had always seen Arabella as the ideal friend—smart, gentle, and kind, someone she wanted to help and protect. But now, her mother’s accusations about Arabella’s manipulations were forcing her to reconsider everything. Was Arabella really the person she thought she was?
She replayed the moments in her mind when Arabella had come to her for help, seeking out Coral’s resources or influence. The more she thought about it, the more it seemed like Arabella had always been the one in control of the situation, with Coral as the pawn. She had been too eager to please, to prove herself as a good friend, but had she been taken advantage of?
The image of Vivienne, so poised and intelligent despite her humble origins, began to shift in Coral’s mind. She had dismissed Vivienne because of Arabella’s claims. But now, she couldn’t ignore the nagging suspicion that perhaps Vivienne wasn’t the villain Arabella had painted her to be.
The weight of her actions, the trouble she had caused for her family, was starting to sink in. It wasn’t just a simple favor gone wrong; it had spiraled into something far more serious. Her uncle’s job was gone, her brother’s career was at risk, and her family was now under investigation. All of it felt like it was her fault, and she couldn’t deny that her involvement with Arabella played a major role in everything that had unraveled.
Her parents’ disappointment cut deep, and her father’s anger had shaken her to the core. The slap, the reprimands, the coldness from both her mother and father—it all felt like a wake-up call. She had acted impulsively, without considering the consequences, and now she was left to deal with the fallout.
Taking a deep breath, Coral made her way to her room. She needed time to think, to process everything her mother had said. Apologizing to Vivienne wasn’t something she was ready to do, but she knew her mother was right—if she wanted to save her family and her future, it was the only option.
And as for Arabella… Coral was no longer sure where their friendship stood. The more she thought about it, the clearer it became that perhaps she had been supporting the wrong person all along.
The next day, Coral’s resolve solidified. She didn’t want to face Vivienne, didn’t want to admit her mistakes, but if it was the only way to make things right, she would do it. As she sat in the car with her parents on the way to Vivienne’s house, her stomach churned. How would Vivienne react to her apology? Would she even accept it?
Her mother’s words echoed in her mind: “Think hard about it. If you get it, come with us. And about Arabella, I hope you can make the right judgment.”
It wasn’t just about apologizing to Vivienne; it was about taking responsibility for her actions, about making the right choice going forward.
As they pulled up to Vivienne’s house, Coral felt a heavy knot in her chest. She didn’t know what the future held, but one thing was certain—everything had changed.
