Don't give too much weight to the things she says like "on her side". Also, you don't know what she is really talking about with these friends. Thinking about it probably has the same impact as snooping, it will drive you crazy so you shouldn't think about it. But both the WAW and LBH need outlets to discuss the sitch with or just talk about anything. My guess is that initially they talked about the sitch but as time goes by likely don't talk about it so much.
Don't think people are conspiring against you. Focus on yourself.
Regarding apologizing, I wouldn't. I would chalk it up as a lesson learned and move on.
