Edith returned home feeling down, unable to understand what she had done wrong to be harassed like this. During dinner with Alston, she remained silent, lost in thought.
Alston noticed her unease and tapped the table with his chopsticks. "What's wrong? You've been distracted all day. Is the food not to your liking?" Alston asked with concern. In his impression, Edith was not one to give up easily, especially since Mark had already clarified the situation regarding the recent storm, so Edith shouldn't be bothered.
"What's wrong with this world?
Why do they bully people like this?" Edith felt increasingly aggrieved, her eyes turning red. She had hoped to enjoy the holiday season happily and return to school. Alston became tense upon hearing this, quickly comforting Edith. "Who made you unhappy?
