They surrounded me. Being paralyzed in the center of the circle, I did not rely on anything, but bravery. I faced them in confidence. With their number, it sounded so naive to confront them. I had put myself in a trouble. Yet, it was the best choice. Vera’s life had been bitter. I did not want it to be worse. These girls were the gossipers who would do anything to get the hot news and spread it over. They were simply those who lost their parents’ care, compassion, and love due to their business or work. That was what I concluded from their attitude toward other students.

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