The taunt in Elsa's tone cut through Britney, leaving her feeling slighted. She disliked the way Elsa spoke to her; a sense of humiliation was creeping in.
"Why are you talking to me like that? I was just curious. She wasn't here when I visited last time," Britney tried to reason, attempting to clarify her perspective.
"It's not a big deal," Elsa countered dismissively. "Why are you making a fuss about it?" The resentment in Britney's eyes as she glanced at Ella departing didn't escape Elsa's notice, stirring a mix of anger and distress within her. She feared Britney might cause trouble for her brother.
"I'm not making a fuss," Britney clarified, her tone defensive. "Why are you so angry, Elsa? Why do I have a feeling that you don't like me? Did I upset you somehow? Are you mad because I didn't reach out before coming here?"
