Wounded Pride

As the students returned to their seats and focused on the lesson, Chloe's expression remained unusually tense. Her gaze flitted back and forth over Tess, scrutinizing her intently, yet she hesitated, unable to find the right words to speak.

"What's wrong? Do you have something to say to me?" Tess sensed something was amiss with Chloe.

Chloe quickly averted her eyes, awkwardly smiling, "No, nothin