Arin felt utterly humiliated by the accusations. The villagers quickly realized who was in the wrong, and they began to criticize Arin while apologizing to Nina.

"We're sorry. We didn't understand the situation and almost harmed you."

"Don't take it to heart. You can stay here as long as you like."

"Arin, if you make a mistake, you need to own up to it. Apologize to this lady."

Though they spoke in the Yaren language, Nina could understand most of it.

Arin, however, was not willing to back down. She liked Mr. Micah but had never dared to express her feelings.

Now that everything was out in the open, she couldn't imagine how to face him. Being scolded by so many people made her want to disappear. Apologizing to Nina was the last thing she wanted to do. Mr. Micah's voice was firm, "Arin, apologize to Nina."

no choice but to walk over to Nina with her head down. "I'm sorry. It was my

In these chaotic times, I

into her palms in frustration. She would

the crowd, "Starting tomorrow, Nina will

make sure the children listen to

that, the commotion ended. Nina knew that without Mr. Micah's intervention, the villagers wouldn't have believed

him, "Thank you,

frightened by Arin's mouse and had even retaliated with a snake. "Well, they pushed me too far. I

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