C291 The Failure of the Back Door

"Okay, it's all my fault. I really shouldn't have spoken out of turn. Maybe you should just hit me; it's all caused by me anyway. If it would make you feel any better, go ahead and give me a good thrashing."

She playfully grabbed her best friend's hand and gestured toward her own face. After a bit of teasing, the woman finally broke into a smile.

"Was that the truth