"Jennifer!" Zara called out, her voice carrying a hint of surprise.
Jennifer turned, her demeanor unusually calm. "Can you spare a moment? I'd like to have a word with you," she said, her tone polite. so unlike her usual self. It was almost as if she were a completely different person.
"Sure... Go ahead," Zara replied, her words laced with skepticism. She studied Jennifer carefully, barely hiding her shock. The woman before her bore little resemblance to the Jennifer she had seen a few days ago. Jennifer had lost noticeable weight, her face hollowed and pale, her appearance frail yet oddly resolute.
Jennifer took a deep breath and began. "First of all, I want to apologize for all the trouble I've caused you. I deeply regret my actions."