Veronica explained her plan to everyone, but no one paid attention to her.
She was surprised and frustrated by their behavior. "Anybody listening?"
Darius tore a piece of meat from the roasted rabbit and chewed deliciously.
While chewing, he said, "Ahh, yes, we heard you and we will plan how to rescue you after being caught by them. We will prepare for the worst. So, don't worry. No matter how much of a troublemaker you are, we will be there to fix it."
"…" Veronica didn't know what to say.
'Am I that worthless in their eyes?' she wondered, feeling bewildered.
As she realized that they didn't trust her enough and brushed her off, she was overwhelmed with shame and guilt. She lowered her head, looking down.
Observing her downcast expression, Arthur reprimanded his friend, "Enough. Don't bully her. She didn't mean to cause trouble."
