Embarrassment
Flushed with embarrassment, Linda discreetly lowered her nose toward her armpit, cautiously sniffing, only to catch the scent of her own perfume.
Despite reassurances from those around her affirming she smelled acceptable, doubts crept in.
What if they were simply sparing her feelings by lying? Nausea churned in her stomach, yet she remained unaware that this was all part of Chris’s scheme.