A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 242 Stirring Hatred

Janice was infuriated as she listened to her friends constantly mention Sierra. She yelled, "What's so special about second place? If you're so curious, go ask her yourselves."

Watching her storm off, her friends exchanged looks and pursed their lips.

Someone, unhappy with being yelled at, murmured, "Why is she acting so proudly? If Sierra hadn't made that mistake, who knows who would've won first place?"

Another person chimed in, "Exactly! And why is she yelling at us? No wonder nobody likes her, even though she got first place!"

Hearing their words, Janice spun around, fuming, and took a few steps toward them.

But the ones talking quickly walked away, not wanting to argue with her.

Janice bit her lip angrily as she watched them leave. She was the one who won first place, yet whether online or at school, everyone was more focused on Sierra who came in second.

Since when did second place have more prestige than first place?

That wasn't fair. Things weren't going how she had expected them to go.

She could understand strangers acting that way, but why was her own strict mother treating Sierra differently too?

her head, the joy of winning first place fading, replaced by frustration

Sierra was so annoying!

...

stood outside Jemima's office, nervously gripping at the hem of her

her clothes and lifted her hand. The second she knocked on the door, she

Sierra couldn't help but smile as she pushed open the door. She called

warmly and beckoned her over. "Come

Sierra. They had even been talking about how envious they were of Jemima for having such

"Sierra, come on in."

Why don't you give me an

for you. Come,

Sierra felt slightly

shooed her colleagues away. "Alright, that's enough. Why are you all crowding around my student? It's time for y'all to leave." Once everyone was gone, Jemima turned to look at her left shoulder. "How's your injury?

smiling obediently. "My injury is fine for now. It'll recover after I rest for a few days. Ms.

seemed to be hiding anything, Jemima did not press further. "It's fine as long

her

sensible and respectful Sierra was, Jemima's eyes softened with affection. She reached out and