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Chapter 26

Chapter 26

The words hit like a punch, sending shockwaves through the kids. Even the toughest ones felt a shiver at the mention of murder. With Harriet’s dramatic accusation and Quinlyn’s bloodied hands, it was easy to believe the worst.

The crowd exploded into screams, and students holted in every direction. Quinlyn’s classmates stared at her like she was a ghost.

Harry, who had seen Quinlyn’s potential in basketball, didn’t want a rumor to ruin her future. He raised his voice over the chaos. “Everyone, calm down! We don’t know what happened. There might be a misunderstanding, so let’s not jump to conclusions.”

Tm telling the truth.” Harriet stood up, her face red with anger. “Mr. Lambert is the best teacher we have. Quinlyn just got here and already did this to him. What kind of grudge could she possibly have?

“It’s obvious to me that Quinlyn has a violent side. All those times she saved’ people at the mall? That was just her acting on impulse. Everyone’s been duped by her.”

The students, who had spent a year with Eugene, were more inclined to trust him than the newcomer, Quinlyn. Seeing a ten–year–old act so fiercely, even the adults around her couldn’t help but feel a chill.

The dean who had rushed over immediately declared the area off–limits. Teachers formed a circle around Quinlyn, eyeing her warily.

Then, the wail of an ambulance siren sliced through the air outside the school. Everyone turned to look, only to see the police arrive first.

The dean looked puzzled. “Did any of you call the police?” he asked, glancing around.

The teachers all shook their heads in disbelief. At a prestigious institution like Manldon International School, information was tightly controlled–no one would dare leak anything without permission, not even in serious situations. The arrival of the police was just as surprising to them.

The dean saw the chaos and tried to smooth things over. “Officers, there’s gotta be some kind of mix–up here. This is just a little misunderstanding- Before he could finish, a badge was thrust into his face.

received a report from parents at Manldon International School about a teacher allegedly

behavior? You gotta be kidding me. We’re the top school in the city, hiring the best teachers from everywhere. How could this happen here?” But his words

to Eugene Lambert, Bennett said, tucking his badge back into his

drained of color as he realized the gravity of the situation. “He’s here, but he can’t talk right now,” he said. “A student attacked him. He’s

on the ground. Next to him, looking guilty as hell, was Quinlyn. Why is

sight of blood made

her shoulders. “Are you okay? Did

thinking the same thing. This kid must be utterly

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bleeding from the back of

doctor said, pulling off his mask. “Once his heart rate and pulse stabilize, we’ll get him to the hospital

playful you are, you can’t go throwing stones at people. It could’ve been a lot worse. You got lucky this time, but next time might not

could fish. Quinlyn slowly focused her eyes on Eugene’s

was taken aback. “Wow, she actually wanted him dead he exclaimed

Quinlyn into a tight hug, trying to take the rock from her hand without drawing attention. But as soon as he made a move, Bennett’s hand shot

smoothly. He gave Joseph a steady look. “We’ve met before, Joseph. I just need to talk

down objections with a few calm words. Joseph pursed his lips, knowing

to his colleagues to take Joseph’s statement. Once Joseph was

Did you hit the guy on the ground?” Bennett squatted down to meet her eye–to–eye, keeping it simple. He’d seen enough of Quinlyn to know she wasn’t like other kids–she was sharper, more grounded. He just needed

the facts.