I looked at Francesca with an expression that made it clear I had already heard enough.

"Francesca," I said firmly, "I don't have time for this nonsense."

She folded her arms across her chest and stared at me as though I had just insulted her.

"Nonsense?" she repeated. "You call this nonsense?"

I sighed, "Yes."

Her face immediately darkened, "So you're just going to ignore what happened?"

I didn't answer,She took a step closer, "That lowlife girl scratched me!"

I simply looked at ...