Bella Harper knew she was in the wrong, and with so many people pointing fingers at her, she couldn't defend herself. She simply covered her swollen cheek and shook her head.
The atmosphere remained tense. Not far away, the door to the examination room opened.
"Bella, I'm all done. Let's go back."
A gentle voice drew everyone's attention. Aria Knight stepped out of the room, wearing a loose cotton dress, holding a medical report. She froze in place upon seeing Edward Harper.
Edward quickly pieced it together—his foolish sister was accompanying Aria for a prenatal checkup. The two had cut in line and gotten into a dispute with another pregnant woman. Bella had stepped in for her "best friend" and hit the pregnant woman.
Ungodly stupidity.
Edward felt embarrassed for her and disgusted by her lack of judgment. When would she finally realize that some friends merely used her as a tool, without viewing her as a true friend?
"Bella, apologize now!"