My Dreamy Old Husband novel Chapter 101

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. The students who had agreed with the version of events earlier now bowed their heads, not daring to meet Joel’s eyes that were gradually growing colder by the minute. The two who swore were also embarrassed, their face full of awkwardness and chagrin.

In the end, everyone forgot about Nathan, who had the only electronic device in the barracks. That iPad could not only store Taylor Murray’s movies, but could also record videos!

Joel took the iPad from Nathan and replayed the video that Nathan recorded. The video managed to capture the peak of the confrontation, from when Xyla asked to be hit, all the way to Richard’s similar request.

It recorded the whole thing; the campus drama that escalated into a martial arts action movie. The iPad’s night shooting function was crystal clear with image stabilization, and the audio recorded was also very realistic. Hence, Xyla and Richard’s voices filled the whole office.

“Come on then. Hit me! Punch me! I’m the one who wronged you! Even if you beat me to death, I won’t fight back!”

Joel watched from the beginning to the end, not a hint of expression on his face. However, when he saw Sophia rush forward like a small leopard to hit them, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

As the video was playing, the atmosphere became even more colder, and the air filled with embarrassment. Even the onlookers wanted to dig a hole and bury their heads in the ground, much less those three who had the spotlight on them.

Of course, Sophia was not afraid. It feels really cool to hit someone! This pair of lovebirds provoked her so many times, and even gave themselves up on a silver platter for her to hit. One would have to be out of their minds to not take the couple up on their offer! F*ck getting a perfect score! She now only wanted to pass. And to think that those who scored full marks would get to have a meal with Joel personally; how embarrassing!

Joel saw the whole video, from the beginning to the end, then returned the iPad to Nathan wordlessly. He ruffled the boy’s hair, then stared at the others coldly. Once again, the atmosphere in the room was freezing cold, and no one dared to even breathe.

Richard opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Joel. “Today, all the participants, albeit those who hit, or were hit, onlookers, as well as drill instructors and commanders, are to run for three kilometers!”

“Sophia Edwards, Richard Harper, Xyla Huff— the three of you, solitary confinement for twelve hours after the run! Dismissed.”

The crowd could not believe their ears. Even onlookers had to be punished? It’s alright that the onlookers have to be punished, but the drill instructors and commanders were innocent; why should they be punished too? On what grounds?

However, no one dared to ask why. Once Joel stared them down, no one dared to open their mouths. Running is better than the three that are to be confined. If they were to be put in confinement, they would certainly not be able to pass.

Along with the three who committed the crime, adding in approximately 30 onlookers as well as their respective drill instructors and commanders, there were altogether around 40 or 50 people.

Commander Ford shouted a command, “Attention! Turn left, run!”

A few drill instructors took the lead and started to run, followed closely by Sophia. The commanders and student onlookers followed, then Xyla and Richard, with a reluctant Faye bringing up the rear.