VK, her friend and confidant, raised an eyebrow. "Verified," she added, a hint of amusement dancing in her voice. "The mistakes are verified, Meryl. You can't escape them."

Meryl sighed, running a hand through her hair. "I know. I just...I didn't mean for it to go that far. I didn't mean to hurt anyone."

"What can I do to make it right?" she asked, a glimmer of determination in her eyes.