The scream startled everyone."What was that?""Did something happen in the changing room?""I think that's Rosie's voice!"Corinne and Annie heard it, too. They exchanged looks with each other in surprise and shook their heads, showing how baffled they both were. After all, they did not notice anything weird about Rosie when they left the changing room.Thus, all of them rushed to the changing room to check out what happened.In the room, Rosie looked in pain as she sat on the bench with sweat all over her forehead. She looked so hurt that she began to turn pale.Everyone saw how tormented she looked.Sunny approached and asked, "Rosie, what's wrong?"Zeke stood in front of her and asked softly, "Rosie, did something happen?"Rosie looked up and said in a trembling voice, "My…my leg…"What was wrong with her leg?As she said that, everyone looked over at her leg.She was only wearing one of the boots, and her free foot was outstretched as if she was enduring severe pain.
Sunny stared at the ear stud, and his anger disappeared immediately. Helplessly, he looked back at Rosie. "Rosie, I think you dropped your ear stud into the boot. You have to be more careful next time."Rosie looked at the ear stud on the doctor's hand and shook her head sheepishly. "No, this isn't my ear stud. I never wear this kind of ear stud…""Are you saying this ear stud isn't yours?" Suddenly, Sunny became alert. "Did someone put it into your boot? Is someone here trying to hurt you?"Everyone was surprised when they heard that. They had known each other since they were kids, and their families went way back. None of them would use this method to hurt their friends.Rosie was stunned when she heard that. After a while, she realized something and looked at Corinne, who was standing in between Jeremy and Annie, in disbelief."Corinne, I didn't do anything to you. Why did you do this to me?" she lamented.Everyone was dumbstruck by what they heard as they glanced at Corinne i
Obviously, Rosie was hoping Jeremy would take her side and aid her.Zeke and the others looked at Jeremy and wondered how he would handle the contradiction between his wife and a friend.No one could tell what he was feeling as he did not portray any obvious expression on his face. He said in a deep voice, "Yes. I know you'd never accuse anyone without any reason."With that being said, it showed Jeremy was on Rosie's side.Corinne felt disheartened hearing that. She looked down and stretched her mouth into a sarcastic smile. No one was on her side, and it would not be a surprise if no one here believed in her.Over the period she cooperated with Jeremy, they had been through a lot. Heck, they even slept together. It was just…disheartening when the man she sacrificed her body to save took the other person's side without thinking about it.Trust was the hardest thing to gain in this world.Everyone gazed at Corinne as if they had their own interpretation of the incident. Some of
Reeling in shock, Corinne blinked her bright eyes at Jeremy. 'He believes me?'Rosie's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "But Jeremy, didn't you say you believe that I wouldn't accuse Corinne without a reason? Why are you saying this now?"Jeremy's expression remained neutral. "Yes, I believe you wouldn't accuse her without a reason, so why don't you tell us why you do it anyway and accuse my wife?"As it turned out, Jeremy was not on her side after all despite saying otherwise. Moreover, he was certain Rosie did it to herself with his question.Rosie started to panic and played the victim's card. "Jeremy, we've known each other for so many years! You know me. How could you suspect me?"Jeremy did not react to this, however, as he said, "Time isn't the standard to test everything. Although I just know my wife, we trust each other, and we won't suspect each other just because someone tried to instigate our relationship."Rosie was stunned. Her eyes reddened as something bitter welle
Jeremy replied instantly, "She doesn't need to prove anything to you."Rosie felt incredulous hearing this. "Jeremy, what has gotten into you? You're not this kind of guy! It isn't too long since you two are married, and you're allowing her to blind you from the truth?"Jeremy ignored her and turned, intending to lead Corinne out.However, Corinne pulled her hand out from Jeremy's hand and turned to face Rosie. "If I can prove that ear stud isn't mine, are you going to apologize to me?"Rosie was stunned for a while before earnestly saying, "I will apologize to you if you can prove the ear stud isn't yours."Corinne raised her brow. "That's not enough. If I can prove it, you have to pay for everyone's expenses today. Surely an apology won't be enough after you tried to accuse someone without any reason."At first, Rosie thought Corinne was going to make her suffer. When she knew all she needed to do was pay for everyone's expenses for the day, she scorned Corinne mentally.This
Thus, Rosie smiled gently and said nicely, "I am truly sorry, Corinne. It's a misunderstanding. Why didn't you tell us earlier that you're allergic to silver? If you'd said it earlier, this wouldn't happen."Corinne raised her brow and replied, "Miss Rosie, do you know you nearly made me a criminal just because you misunderstood me? Are you trying to blame me for not proving my innocence earlier?"Rosie smiled sheepishly. "Uhh… Corinne, that's not what I mean…"Corinne chuckled. "Miss Rosie, I don't care what you're trying to say. Just don't forget that you're paying for all of our expenses today."Despite the bitterness she felt, Rosie could only nod 'understandingly'. "Yes. Don't worry, Corinne. It's my fault. I'm willing to accept the punishment. Everything is on me today. Think of it as my compensation to you."Just as Corinne wanted to say something, someone pulled her.Jeremy's face appeared right in front of her and gave her a fright.He leaned over to examine her ear and
For the next couple of minutes, Sunny told Rosie how Corinne saved him at Lunar Century Manor. Still, Rosie could not understand Sunny's new sentiment toward Corinne."So you're saying you're betraying me because Corinne won a game for you?"Sunny shook his head. "Of course I won't betray you. I just think Corinne isn't a bad person after all…""Sunny, you've disappointed me." Rosie stood up and limped her way out of the room.Sunny furrowed his eyebrows and remained rooted, his mind torn by the conflicted thoughts about the situation.…Under the parasol.Corinne was forced to sit on Jeremy's lap while he applied antiallergic cream to her skin. Meanwhile, the anxious-looking doctor stood by, his body slightly slouching with a bottle of medicine in his hand.Jeremy's slender, calloused fingers were holding a medical cotton swab. He dipped into the antiallergic cream and applied it on Corinne's purplish earlobe. After that, he grabbed her hand and applied the cream to the rashes
Annie giggled and nodded. "Yes, I've eaten. You don't have to worry about me!"Jeremy narrowed his eyes in displeasure. "Then why are you still here?"Annie was dumbstruck before a chuckle escaped her. "Oh, I get it! I'm going to stay out of the way and not be a third-wheeler. Bye! I'm going to go see if my little pony has grown!"Once Annie ran off, a spoonful of soup was brought to Corinne's lips. She looked down at the soup, then back at Jeremy with a frown. "Mister, do we need to act like a loving couple in front of Annie?"She thought he was acting?Jeremy's eyes turned cold, and the gentleness that rarely appeared in his eyes froze. "Just drink your soup."Corinne was baffled. Nonetheless, she parted her lips and drank the soup while internally whining, 'He's such a moody man!'As she was drinking the soup, she heard Jeremy call her name sternly, "Corinne.""Yeah?" Corinne looked at him, waiting for him to say what was on his mind.Jeremy gazed into her eyes solemnly. Af