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“I don’t care who tried to kill Penny, but this school should be ashamed! All of you! Hah! School for the rich?! No. This school, at this point, is a school for bullies!”
When Jessa finished talking, she was already panting.
“This is ridiculous!” she continued after a few seconds to catch a breath. “One brat is saying everything she wants, and no one calls her out for it. These girls are acting as if they don’t deserve to be punished, but they do! They might not be innocent in an attempted murder, but they were just as liable as the culprit!”
“And then you!” she swung her arm and pointed a finger in Ray’s direction, making Ray flinch in
Do you know that’s
surprise. “How can you pursue an innocent thirteen–year–old, hub
bordering on a crime!? If you’re a year older, I can sue you for this harassment!”
With everything that Jessa spewed, not a single soul in the office couldn’t retort or say anything. Everyone involved could only lower their heads in shame. Even Patricia zipped her mouth, scared Jessa would suddenly grab her hair and maltreat her.
“Ah, goodness! So much for the titles and exclusivity of this school. Am I the only one who has brain in here!? Oh, my goodness! You’re going to give me wrinkles.” Jessa pulled the side of her face to stop any wrinkles from showing. While doing so, she once again glared daggers at Allison. She didn’t bother with Charles because Charles actually reached out to her last night. 4 Haines, on the other hand, remained quiet and glanced at Jessa. It was a good thing he picked her up. After all, Charles and Allison couldn’t come as both Nina and Penny’s guardians; they couldn’t be on the same side as the victim and the perpetrator.
“I understand, Mrs. Cortez, the headmaster expressed sincerely, his heart full of remorse. “It is why we’re going to deal with this thoroughly. Although we are trying to figure out who was the real culprit behind the flowerpot incident, everyone involved in the bullying will face consequences.
Jessa crossed her arms, her eyes now falling on Nina.
“Auntic… Nina shook her head before she turned to Allison. “Mom”
“She’s not your mother. Why are you calling for her when your guardian is already here?” Jessa clicked her tongue and saw Allison give her a look of dismay. Of course, Jessa wouldn’t back down. “Allison Bennet, my patience with you is as tiny as an ant now. How can you stand on the side of the victim and the side of the I’ll make you cry:
suspect? Don’t make me say more
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Allison bit her inner bottom lips while Charles held her shoulders. Charles then lifted his eyes to Jessa, nodding very slightly, but Jessa didn’t say another word.
“How is that possible? How can Penny become a Bennet and Nina not?” Lily blurted out, covering her mouth when she realized she was the only one who had the guts to speak her
mind.
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“Tsk. I don’t think it is anyone’s business, but since we’re already here, Penny and Nina were swapped when they were babies. It was a horrible incident for both our family and the Bennet Family, so don’t pry anymore,” Jessa toned down a little at Lily since she was Penny’s friend. “Anyway, back to the main point.”
Jessa gazed down at Nina once again. “Did you do it?”
“Auntie, I didn’t-”
SLAP!
“Mrs. Cortez!” Allison shouted the moment the resounding slap echoed in everyone’s cars.
Even the headmaster and the teacher were surprised and rendered speechless at the ruthless action they witnessed. Patricia even shuddered at the violence displayed.
Nina froze and touched her cheek, looking at everyone who witnessed how she was slapped. When she looked up at Jessa, she clenched her teeth.
“Auntie! I didn’t do it!” Nina yelled. This time, her pitiful play was nowhere in sight. “Why would you slap me like that!?”
“I will slap you a hundred more if that would it take to stop you from becoming a criminal in the future!” Jessa roared back just as intensely, shutting up Nina completely.
Not just Nina, but everyone couldn’t say anything after hearing Jessa’s rebuttal. In a way, even though Jessa was aggressive the moment she jumped into the discussion, they also felt the sincerity in that sentiment. T
Nina balled her hands into a tight fist and looked away. She cast Allison a look for help, but Allison could only give a conflicted look. When her eyes veered to Charles, her heart sank. She knew her father and right now, the look Charles was giving her was telling her he already knew the truth.
“I didn’t do it,” Nina remained adamant, looking up at Jessa. “Auntie, please believe me.” Jessa arched a brow when Nina clasped the fabric of her clothes. “If you didn’t do it, then who?” Nina pursed her lips and turned to Patricia. She already blamed Patricia and since Patricia already knew about the swap, Nina expected that Patricia would toss her to the side.
Slowly, Nina raised a finger and pointed in Patricia’s direction. “It’s Patricia.”
“Hah!” Patricia scoffed, clasping her hands into a tight fist. “You little bitch! After everything… you’re going to throw away our friendship?”
“Patricia, I asked you to give me back my keychain, didn’t I!?” Nina shouted, this time determined to pin Patricia on this. “Some of our classmates even heard us!”
Patricia stiffened as her heart sank. “Was that it? Is that the reason you asked me about it?” “Patricia, please…” Tears once again coated Nina’s eyes, astounding everyone.
Jessa slapped her carlier, but she didn’t even cry. But now, she was crying. Earlier, she looked
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pitiful who was being wrongfully accused. But now, even Allison could see just how fast Nina could squeeze out a tear and shift from being a fighter to a pitiful damsel.
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