Ella's mouth hung open as she struggled to find the right words to express the turmoil inside her. But every time she tried to speak, her voice failed her, leaving her feeling helpless and exposed.
She watched Scarlett with a mix of admiration and fear, her mind racing with conflicting thoughts. Scarlett appeared gentle and kind on the outside, but there was something in her aura that seemed to want to rip Ella's heart apart. How could she be so calm and composed in the face of such emotional turmoil?
Ella felt a deep sense of regret and self-blame wash over her as she silently scolded herself. 'Stupid Ella, you've gone and ruined everything this time!'
The weight of her mistake felt heavy on her shoulders, and she wished she could turn back time and make things right. But she knew deep down that it was too late for that now.
