Not Your Doormat Anymore novel Chapter 89

I tried to comfort Kourtney, but her tears kept falling. Her hands tugged tightly at my shirt, unwilling to let go.

"It's just a minor incident. Why are you crying like this?"

She stopped sobbing and said, "They were all saying bad things about you. I just couldn't stand it. I tried explaining to them, but no one would listen."

She was crying so much that her shoulders shook. "You must be really sad that so many people were accusing you of things you didn't do," she added, her voice full of concern.

I let out a faint sigh. In my past life, I had indeed been upset. I had gone knocking on doors for help, but no one had reached out. All I could do was accept the overwhelming backlash spreading online.

I had been pushed to the edge, while my enemies lived freely, using my situation as a joke to tell over

dinner. They had watched my downfall with indifference.

So this time, I refused to let them win.

"Hey, it's alright. I'm okay. That was just a misunderstanding, and everything's already been sorted out."

Kourtney looked up at me. Tears glistened in her eyes, and her long lashes quivered faintly. It made her look adorable.

"I couldn't help you even though I tried explaining. I still lost to those people." Her hands curled into fists, and she lowered her gaze in disappointment.

"No, you helped," I said and shook my head.

In both my past and present lives, Kourtney had done everything she could to help me. Her support had been the greatest source of support that gave me the strength to move forward.

"Really?"

She tilted her head, and I lightly poked her nose and said, "When have I ever lied to you? Go wash your face and come eat the food I brought."

She had been too worried to make dinner. When she saw the bag of food in my hand, her cheeks reddened.

"How did you know I didn't cook?" she asked softly.

"My parents made me bring it. They said that if I don't watch you eat, they won't let me go home again." I teased her, and as expected, her cheeks turned even redder.