5 The guests around whispered , their eyes shifting between Jocelyn and Kaila . " My goodness , I've never seen someone apologize after being hit . " " Mr. Goodall really dotes on Ms. Compton , doesn't he ? " " He doesn't have any feelings for his wife . It's plain for everyone to see . " Jocelyn stood in the center of the crowd , her nails digging deeply into her palms , but she felt no pain . Kaila raised her chin triumphantly . " I accept your apology . " With a show of magnanimity , she looped her arm through Jocelyn's . " Since you're here , Ms. Shaw , let's all enjoy ourselves together . " Before Jocelyn could refuse , Kaila's friend giggled and brought out a lottery box . " Let's play a game . Everyone draws a number , and if you get a 6 , that person has to accept a punishment . " In the first round of drawing , Jocelyn unfolded the paper expressionlessly . The number 6 . " Wow ! It's Ms. Shaw ! " a girl in a pink dress exaggeratedly covered her mouth . The punishment is to eat three tubes of wasabi . " Jocelyn took it without expression and swallowed it bite by bite . The spicy taste instantly shot up her nasal passages , tears streaming down uncontrollably , her stomach cramping as if on fire . Laughter erupted around her . " Wow , Ms. Shaw , you're amazing . " Let's draw again ! " In the second round , she drew a 6 again . This time , you have to bark like a dog three times , " the girl in the pink dress said with a smile . Jocelyn's face turned pale instantly , " This is too much . " Her voice trembled . " Change another one . " " You have to accept the game's punishment , Ms. Shaw , " Kaila blinked , -0045 Menu 2.1 % < 5 " It's part of the rules . " Nelson walked over and gently put his arm around her shoulder . " Jocelyn , don't be a spoilsport . It's just a game . Let's not ruin Kaila's birthday fun . " Jocelyn looked at his handsome face so close to hers , her heart aching as if it were being torn apart . " Woof ... " The first sound was barely squeezed out through her teeth . " Woof ... woof ... " Each bark felt like a shard of glass , shattering another piece of her dignity . Whispers and stifled giggles buzzed around her . Jocelyn bit her lips tightly until she tasted blood . In the third round , predictably , she drew number 6 again . " This time , you need to finish all the drinks on the table . " A row of strong liquors was placed in front of her , and Jocelyn's stomach began to cramp . " I can't drink all of this , " she said , her voice husky . " Oh , come now , Ms. Shaw , " Kaila's friends urged her . " You've been playing so well . It would be such a shame to stop now . " Nelson sat beside Kaila , meticulously peeling grapes for her . Hearing this , he glanced up . Jocelyn , don't make a fuss . " Jocelyn picked up the glass , drinking one after another . The alcohol burned her throat , and her stomach felt as if it were being torn apart . By the eighth glass , she couldn't endure it anymore and spat out a mouthful of blood . " Ugh . " The bright red blood splattered on the white tablecloth , the crimson stain stark and shocking . I'm leaving Jocelyn struggled to her feet , her vision fading in waves . " Don't go . " Kaila frowned . " We're having so much fun . " Jocelyn pulled away from the hands holding her and stumbled out . The sea breeze on the deck was cold and sharp . She leaned against the railing , struggling to breathe . The pain in her stomach caused her to bend over , and she spat out another mouthful of blood . Her vision blurred , and she accidentally bumped into the railing , falling over . " Splash ! " The cold seawater immediately engulfed her . Jocelyn couldn't swim . The salty water filled her mouth and nose , and an overwhelming sense of suffocation took over . She flailed wildly in the water , vaguely seeing figures moving on the deck . " Help ... " She saw Nelson rush to the railing , about to jump down , but then a voice cut through the panic . " Mr. Goodall , Kaila had an allergic reaction and passed out ! " Nelson paused . In the next moment , he turned and left . Jocelyn's final conscious thought was of Nelson's back as he hurried away with Kaila in his arms . Seawater filled her lungs , and darkness completely enveloped her . Meras < 6 Menu 6