Chapter 358

As soon as Ainara saw Aleyna Atlas, she rushed into her arms, tears streaming down her face like a delicate flower caught in the rain. "Grandma, I'm so sorry. I've brought shame to our family. I don't know what I did wrong to make those two little girls dislike me so much that they had to keep harping on about my fake dress." Mina was fuming. How could someone twist the truth so skillfully and downplay the real issue? And now, with all the crying, it looked as though she and Jane were the ones who had bullied Ainara. Aleyna held Ainara close, comforting her. "I heard everything, dear. You did nothing wrong. Don't cry. As long as Grandma is here, no one will bully you." Then, her sharp gaze fell on Mina and Little Jane. "You two, apologize to my granddaughter right now!" "Grandma, I don't blame you for being confused, but there are so many eyes here. Everyone knows who should be apologizing. Do you think everyone is blind?" Mina instinctively shielded Jane behind her, meeting Aleyna's g