It was just past 8 AM in the classroom. Everyone was chatting in groups of two or three, watching as a slender and delicate figure slowly walked in from the doorway. The mocking smiles on their faces grew even stronger.
"How does she have the nerve to come to class?"
"Who knows, maybe her skin is just that thick!"
"If it were me, I would transfer schools so I wouldn't embarrass myself..."
The rumors continued to circulate around Kate as she clenched her fists tightly under her long-sleeved shirt. She glared back fiercely with reddened eyes.
"If you have something to say, say it to my face!"
Finally, some of them shut up.
Kate had a vague memory of the skinny monkey-like man from last night - he was a senior in the computer science department next door.
Suddenly there was a loud bang as someone kicked open the door to their classroom. Everyone inside jumped at once.
Kate stood at the doorway with fierce eyes scanning for that man's figure from last night. Sure enough, he wore a red plaid shirt and quickly looked away when he saw her before lowering his head.
"What are you doing here?" The teacher who was lecturing scolded her angrily.
But Kate ignored him and marched straight towards Timothy while grabbing his collar with her small hand and dragging him out forcefully.
"You! Come with me!"
Timothy thought she had called the police and immediately begged for forgiveness. "Kate, please forgive me! I know what happened last night was wrong. Hit me if you want."
Last night's incident? Kate couldn't help but think about all those rumors circulating around the school today...
Everyone's gaze towards Kate and Timothy became more meaningful than ever before - although Kate may be old-fashioned sometimes; there was no denying that she had an attractive figure which made this disgusting skinny guy like Timothy seem like such an opportunist!
He shouldn't have mentioned anything about last night because now it only fueled more anger within Kate. "You bastard! How dare you ask for my forgiveness!"
Before he could finish speaking, she lifted up one foot wearing pointed high heels and kicked him hard on his shin bone!
"Ah!" Timothy screeched...
Everyone watched as Timothy lay on ground begging for mercy while remaining silent themselves - they never expected sweet-tempered gentle-looking Kate would be so ruthless when fighting back against bullies!
One should never underestimate any woman, as even those who appear gentle on the surface have the potential to turn into fierce tigresses in a split second.
"What are you arguing about? Can't you solve your trivial matters privately and not affect the teaching order?"
On stage, teacher Hannah Irwin is wearing a black professional suit skirt, walking with high heels and arms crossed.
Her beautiful face was full of sarcasm as she looked at Kate. "I never would have guessed that you were the type of person who lacks self-control. As a female student, how can you be so reckless with your behavior?"
"I got drunk that night and I don't even know what happened exactly. He damaged my reputation for no reason. Is it wrong for me to confront him?"
As Kate spoke, a hint of panic flashed in Hannah's eyes. "What nonsense are you talking about? My students would never do something like that."
"Hmph, fine. Let's meet in court then. We need to get to the bottom of this."
As soon as Timothy heard the word "court", his face changed and he immediately explained, "Kate, please calm down. Last night was really not what you think. I just hugged you and then got beaten up by someone. I really didn't do anything..."
He was just the scapegoat.
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