Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 47

Marvin rubbed his temples, trying to wrap his head around the situation. ‘So, Ashton’s saying Briar was bullied by these three?

‘However, the so–called victim is lounging an injury in the infirmary?

on my

sipping bubble tea like she owns the place, while one of her so–called bullies is nursing

‘If this is bullying, then the victim’s got some seriou

claws.‘

He was tempted to ask Ashton to open his eyes and take a look at who was really bullying whom here, but he knew better.

The Wade family was fiercely protective, and Briar

just any student–she’d saved Griffin’s life, earning his glowing praise. To Ashton,

she was one of his own, and he guarded her like a dragon guarding his treasure. Trying to reason with him now would likely get Marvin a lesson in “reason” first.

Marvin cleared his throat, turning to the trio. “Lydia

Mia, Abbie, right? Do you

know

I called you to my

about the

face pale. Ashton’s and Frank’s expressions

bravado about demanding an apology or medical fees from Briar. All she wanted now was

was our fault. I owe Briar an apology, and I hope

word. She just calmly kept sipping, slurping up the last few pearls like she hadn’t heard

the position aggravating the pain in her bruised back, but she didn’t dare straighten up without a response. She stood frozen,

leaned back in his chair, making no

meanwhile, kept his head down, trying to blend into the

had started because of

had specifically told him to look out for Briar, and he’d

and Abbie stood there, jaws practically on the

how they’d expected things to

piecing it together. ‘The Ashton Wade from Shoneport? No one else could carry

kind of presence.

her corner? Why didn’t she say so sooner? If we’d known she

earlier arrogance evaporated,

they quickly followed suit, bowing to Briar. “Briar, we’re so sorry!” they said in

Briar still didn’t bite.

her empty bubble