Chapter 144
Crystal was startled by her action. “Why are you kneeling before me?”
At this time, Mrs. Bowles was no longer as arrogant as before. She sobbed and said, “I know it’s Leland’s fault. I apologize to you on his behalf…”
Crystal said softly, “Leland has done something wrong, so he should apologize. And… the person you offended is not me.”
Leland immediately said, “I’m not wrong! Why should I apologize?!”
Mrs. Bowles pulled him over and slapped him on the face. She said sternly, “Apologize to Bernard!” Leland was stunned. This was the first time in his life that he had been slapped, let alone by Mrs. Bowles, who had always spoiled him. He burst into tears. “You hit me… You actually hit me!” Mrs. Bowles ignored her son’s cries and said harshly, “I told you to apologize to Bernard! Did you hear me? Apologize immediately!”
Leland was frightened by his ferocious mother. After all, he was still a four-year-old child. He didn’t dare to resist and said to Bernard, “I, I’m sorry… I know I was wrong.”
Crystal looked at the palm print on Leland’s face, frowned, and asked Bernard, “Bernard, are you willing to forgive him?”
Holding the piece of chocolate in his hand, Bernard gave a soft “hmm” and said, “What he said is fake. I won’t be angry with him.”
Crystal smiled, touched Bernard’s head, and said, “Yes, what he said is fake.”
When Mrs. Bowles heard that Bernard had forgiven Leland, she quickly turned to Crystal and said, “Miss Evans, I was arrogant earlier. I hope that you won’t take it to heart…” She wiped away her tears and said, “I will immediately go and arrange for Leland to leave the kindergarten… Don’t worry, Leland will never appear in front of Bernard again.”
Crystal remembered what the principal had said before. Leland’s behavior was too bad. If he continued to stay in this kindergarten, it would be a potential threat to other children, so she agreed. Mrs. Bowles was ecstatic.
Crystal suddenly said, “Mrs. Bowles, I have a few words to say to you.”
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