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."

over to Nina with her head down. "I'm sorry. It

In these chaotic times, I just want to live

nails digging into her palms

Micah addressed the crowd, "Starting tomorrow,

sure the children listen

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

him, "Thank

replied. Nina hadn't been frightened by Arin's mouse and had even retaliated with a snake. "Well, they pushed me too far. I

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