She didn’t mean it to hurt me. It was a throwaway comment. But I was raw, skinned, as I always am in situations when I am to be judged. I felt the tears prick but held them back. I am glad. It would’ve been inappropriate, uncalled-for. I must just adjust and accept all the good that comes from our now changed alliance. The rest should merely roll off, like the proverbial water off a duck. Let it be so.
