Crossing Paths

Meanwhile, Olive and Lara decided to walk together around the school compound before their next class started.

"To be honest, that Anabella, or whatever her name is, is getting on my nerves," Lara said, breaking the awkward silence between them. "Olive! If no one stands up to that girl, she's going to keep bullying everyone," she added, stopping abruptly in front of Olive, her expression etched with concern.

"I know, right? Lucas is the one giving her the courage. She's got his back," Olive replied, continuing to lick her chocolate ice cream. "And like I said before, you'll just be wasting your breath on her. It's not worth it, to be honest."

"But still, you're way too calm nowadays. I'll keep saying it—you're no longer fierce, and it's so annoying for me," Lara chimed in with a frustrated expression.