Hannah said, "Cornelia, how can this be your fault? Skyler just up and left us, we're all torn up, but you can't take the blame for this."
Rosie chimed in, "Yeah, don't beat yourself up, it's not on you."
Cornelia said, "Hannah, Rosie..." She called out their names and fell silent for a moment before continuing, "After this get-together, you'd better steer clear of me. I feel like anyone who gets close to me ends up in hot water."
In the past, people often said Cornelia was a jinx, and she felt it was unfair. Now, she truly believed she brought misfortune. Her father, her mother, her granny, and her friends. They all left her in unusual ways.
Hannah and Rosie spoke in unison, "Cornelia, what are you blabbing about?"
Hannah said, "Even though we haven't known each other for very long, you're already my best friend. I hope no matter how many years pass, we can still hang out and chat, go on trips together."
Rosie said, "Same here. Cornelia, I really like you, and I hope we can be lifelong friends. You can't give us the cold shoulder."
Cornelia wanted to, but she was more afraid of bringing misfortune to her friends, "But..."
Hannah cut her off, "No buts."
Cornelia smiled, "Alright, we'll be lifelong friends. I won't spout off that kind of negativity again."
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