Once Jonah and Hailey had left, the rest of the students dispersed.
Consumed by embarrassment, Rebecca tried to salvage the situation. "Hold on! It's not what you think—"
However, her words fell on deaf ears.
"Rebecca, there's no need to explain. We've got things to take care of. See you around."
One by one, they walked off, leaving Rebecca burning with anger.
Her hands balled into fists, and she gritted her teeth.
Meanwhile, Olivia stayed by her side. All of a sudden, Rebecca grabbed her sleeve. "Olivia, don't you think Hailey and Mr. Pilsner really hate me? Why else would they embarrass me like that?"
Olivia met Rebecca's gaze. "Rebecca, you didn't go into Mr. Pilsner's room on purpose, did you?"
Rebecca felt her heart sink. Even Olivia was starting to doubt her.
"What do you mean by that? Olivia, are you starting to suspect me? Do you really think I'd do something like that?" Rebecca replied.
Olivia's brows furrowed. "I—"
"If everyone's going to question me, then maybe I should just leave. I know I don't have money like the rest of you, and I can tell you all look down on me. Fine, I'll go. Maybe it's better if I'm dead!"
As she turned to walk away, Olivia grabbed her arm. "Rebecca, please don't overreact. That's not what I meant at all. I'm not doubting you."
Rebecca's eyes welled with tears. "Olivia, please tell me you're not lying. Are you sure you don't suspect me at all?"
Olivia reached up to wipe Rebecca's tears. "Rebecca, you were the one who saved me that night. You're a genuinely good person. There's no way you'd go after someone else's fiance. I trust you."
Rebecca rushed forward and hugged Olivia tightly. "Olivia, you're the only one who still believes in me. You're all I have left!"
Olivia gently stroked Rebecca's back. "I'll always be your friend, Rebecca. Don't cry."
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