"You know, it really disappoints me that you of all people would say that kind of thing," Paula stated, her eyes fixed on Yolanda as her voice was heavy with hurt.
Yolanda met Paula's gaze, her lips pressed into a tight line. She felt Paula's disappointment like a lead ball in her chest. "Paula, you need to exercise extreme caution. I only did what I did because of the people around. They're powerful, and they could make things difficult for you."
"I never asked you to support me," Paula retorted sharply, her hands clenched into fists. "The least you could have done is not side with Melissa. Despite knowing that she was the one who shoved me, you still praised her in front of everyone."
Paula's hurt was evident in her voice, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. She struggled to contain her emotions, feeling betrayed by her closest friend.
Yolanda took a step forward, her voice pleading. "Okay! I'm sorry! I'm sorry, okay?!"
