Caught in the Act

Gemma's challenge made the crowd shoot Brooke strange looks, and the whispers of gossip started swirling.

Brooke hurried over to explain, "Mrs. Whitmore, please don't misunderstand. My period started early and I accidentally stained my clothes. Mr. Whitmore was just being a gentleman and giving me a hand."

Gemma shot back, "You're Miss Alston's friend. Why didn't you ask her for help? Why did you