"Her eyes narrowed momentarily, but she left the room quickly. "
Andrea!
"Queena called out to Andrea, who was nearby."
"The younger girl stopped in her tracks, but she refused to make eye contact with Queena. "
What have you said about Mango in front of Madam Hans?
There was a hard edge to Queena's voice as she spoke.
"Then, Andrea paused for a second before she replied in an aggrieved tone, ""Mom, I didn't say anything. What can I say anyway? This is Ocean City, not the United States. I have no one to back me up here, so what can I possibly do to harm her?"""
Is that so?
There was doubt in Queena's voice.
"Of course. I want to stay by your side, so I'll do whatever you ask me to. As for Mango, I don't intend on provoking her."
Andrea's reply was very soft.