Chapter 101 Nicole

• “I will go next,” I announced, bracing myself to face everyone. I scanned the room, looking for a particular thing I could fix my gaze on while I talked. My gaze moved from the artworks hanging on the walls, to light bulbs hanging around, before I found the courage to look at them in the eyes.
• “You can do this, Nicole.” I encouraged myself, letting out a sharp breath.
• Clearing my throat, I started. “I'm sorry because this won't be the regular grateful speech you want to hear.”