"Your own boyfriend came out and exposed you! You definitely did it!"
"Do you have any proof you're innocent? Didn't think so! Die, you worthless slut!"
With trembling hands, I forwarded the post to Benjamin.
"Why are you smearing me like this?"
His reply came fast:
"Didn't I tell you yesterday to smooth things over with the university administration for me? You just walked out without a care, and now I've been called in for accountability. This was the only way I could think of to clear things up."
"Besides, everyone was dragging Elise online, calling her a homewrecking tramp. She cried so hard yesterday she nearly passed out. This protects her reputation too."
"What about ME?! I deserve to be the one getting torn apart?"
"Maud, it's just a few nasty comments from strangers. Just don't look at it. Give it some time and people will forget. It'll blow over."
"Oh, and the wedding starts in an hour. Elise's and mine. Hurry up and come be the bridesmaid. Apologize to Elise in front of everyone. If we're putting on a show, we need to commit to the whole act."
Then, in a tone that was neither gentle nor harsh, he added: