Ivan's expression softened a little. He said again, "Just apologize to Karla, and this thing is over."

Hazel suddenly felt that all this was so absurd.

When Ivan's friends did not believe her, she was only angry. However, when Ivan did not believe her, she was angry and hurt.

"What about you?" Hazel looked at Joshua. "Do you think I pushed her and framed her?"

“How could that be?" Joshua said quietly. "You said no, that means no, and I believe you."

Hazel's look relaxed. She felt a little ...