Chikage Kuroba was utterly bewildered after Shin pushed her inside. Looking at Yukiko Kudo before her, her expression was complicated, and she did not know what to say.
When Chikage Kuroba entered, Yukiko glanced over at her. But in an instant, Yukiko's gaze turned cold.
It had to be said that Yukiko still harbored a great deal of resentment toward Chikage Kuroba.
Yukiko was now certain that there had definitely been something wrong with the water Chikage Kuroba had given her last night—and it had been a serious problem.
"Yukiko..." Chikage Kuroba called out awkwardly.
"Don't call me. I don't want to see you right now. Get out," Yukiko said angrily.
Although Yukiko usually had a good temper, that did not mean she never got angry.
Something like this had suddenly happened, and she had even been betrayed by her close friend. Naturally, Yukiko was in no good mood; she was furious, in fact.
The most important thing was the betrayal. No one liked being betrayed. Yukiko had trusted Chikage Kuroba deeply, yet Chikage Kuroba had set her up.
No one would believe Yukiko had no resentment whatsoever.
"I'm sorry." Chikage Kuroba apologized sincerely.
"Then tell me, did you and Hyuga Shin plan this together?" Yukiko demanded angrily.
"Huh?" Chikage Kuroba froze for a moment, then shook her head. "No."
Hearing Chikage Kuroba say no, Yukiko suddenly felt relieved. Perhaps, deep down, Yukiko herself did not want Shin and Chikage Kuroba to have been in on it together.
Although she still had some doubts, Yukiko forced herself to believe those words—to believe Chikage Kuroba.
"I'm sorry, Yukiko. It was all because of my own selfishness. Can you forgive me?" Chikage Kuroba asked apologetically.
But Yukiko fell silent.
The atmosphere in the room was exceedingly quiet. Yukiko said nothing, while Chikage