Chapter 103

Danica’s POV

I didn’t react physically at first. Not because I didn’t hear what Elsa said, but because I was scared that it would be the truth. 

I was scared that if I look at Anabel’s face right now, all I would see there is guilt.

I was scared that I wouldn't find an expected confusion written all over her face just as it was written all over my head right now. And that’s exactly why I remained rooted to a spot, my heart thumping so loud, I feared everyone in this hall would hear it. 

I didn’t even realize how hard I was fisting my hands, pretending to be expressionless as Elsa continued explaining how my supposed friend ordered her to replace my sterilized surgical equipment with infected ones.

I didn't want to believe it, but the minute I felt a familiar hand wrap aroun