[In the corner]

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'My help? With what?' I raise both of my brows in surprise.

'A lot of things.' Carol says, her brows narrowing down to show her distress. 'But..' I feel a line form under my eyes, 'I already have a lot on my shoulders, you know.'

'Like what?' Carol looked at me, unconvinced already.

'Handling life, getting high of my anxiety tablets.' I blinked, 'Oh, and I have to get a Christmas card for Melody.'

'This is more important then your girlfriend, Joan.' Carol blinked, her frustration showing. 'What can be more important then Melody?' I hiss, protectively.

Who gave Carol the right to say that about Melody? Melody is very important.