Sophie's words made James freeze in place.
Pulling Jenna by her side, Sophie said, "Let's go." Jenna followed and spat coldly at James as they left.
Sophie had not wanted to completely sever ties with James, but now she could no longer hold back.
"James," Nichole cautiously tugged at James' sleeve, "I'm sorry, this is all my fault."
"What's this about the bulletin board?" James suddenly asked. Nichole's face changed slightly, but she quickly put on a pitiful expression. "Someone at school was jealous of Sophie's beauty, so they spread false rumors about her. Sophie thought I was behind it, so..."
James frowned deeply. He never meddled in Sophie's school affairs and was unaware of the rumors being spread about her at school. Sophie had never mentioned it to him.
"James, it really wasn't me. I've tried to explain it to Sophie, but she insists it was my doing..."
James said nothing.
Nichole bit her lip, fearful that James wouldn't believe her, and continued, "The dean investigated the bulletin board incident once and confirmed it was someone else, not me. But Sophie is biased against me and refuses to believe."
Watching Nichole bow her head and sob softly, James couldn't bear to be too harsh. He just patted her head and said, "Go to class. I've already discussed your plans to study abroad with the principal. Your grades have slipped significantly, but if you can top the class in the next exam, you can still secure your place abroad."
As James turned to leave, Nichole hesitated before hugging him from behind, whispering, "James, I... I don't want to go abroad anymore. Can I stay?"
James frowned, turned around, and stared at Nichole. "Studying abroad isn't a trivial matter. Tell me why you don't want to go?"
Nichole looked at James, unable to speak. She had wanted to go abroad because she believed that even if she did, James would still hold her in his heart.
But now, she didn't want to go because she feared that once she left, Sophie might take her place.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
when will new chapters release??...
Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...