Zhuang Xilan hadn't expected this turn of events, either. Recalling how she had just been defending Qiaoyue, she suddenly grew flustered.
She immediately turned back, her brow furrowed in a stern expression. "Qiaoyue, how could you wrongfully accuse someone without getting the facts straight?"
"I..." Zhuang Qiaoyue was at a loss for words.
"Looks like the truth is out."
Song Lianhe clapped her hands. Staring at Zhuang Qiaoyue, she enunciated each word clearly. "Miss Zhuang, when you do something wrong, you have to own up to it. There's no escaping."
She reached out and put an arm around Chao Junyu. "Apologize."
Chao Junyu looked up at her in surprise. He wanted to say it wasn't necessary, but the hand on his shoulder gave him two gentle pats, telling him not to be afraid—she had his back.
In that moment, Chao Junyu couldn't hold back any longer. Tears streamed from the corners of his eyes.
