Ariel was stumped, clearly not knowing how to answer. Since she walked in, her right shoulder had been behaving perfectly, showing no signs of pain.
Karen spoke up for her, "She popped some painkillers before coming; she didn't want to make a scene in front of everyone."
Quick thinking there!
Ariel went with it, nodding. "Yes, but I'm really okay. Besides, Eliana didn't mean to."
"If it was unintentional, then why are you suing me?" I asked, seizing the moment.
Karen was taken aback by my question too. She couldn't come up with a good excuse on the spot
Ariel looked a bit awkward, then turned to Nancy.
"It's all a misunderstanding. Once the judge clarifies the truth, we'll drop the charges. We're all friends here; a little spat now and then is inevitable "Nancy was the rock-solid support Ariel needed. Even when cornered, she remained cool and composed.
I just smirked, "No need. I've already cleared it up myself"
