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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.

Investigation Team,” Bennett said sharply. “We received a report from parents at Manldon International School about a teacher

me. We’re the top school in the city, hiring the best teachers

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

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

him, looking guilty as hell, was Quinlyn. Why is she always in the

then, Claude and Joseph arrived. The sight of blood made

over, grabbing her shoulders. “Are you okay?

Quinlyn. They exchanged uneasy glances, each thinking the same thing. This kid must be utterly spoiled to act so

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bleeding from the back of his head had stopped

said, pulling off his mask. “Once his heart rate

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 be

could fish. Quinlyn slowly focused her eyes on Eugene’s face and asked, “He’s not dead

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

rock from her hand without drawing attention. But as soon as he made a move, Bennett’s hand shot out and

said, stepping in smoothly. He gave Joseph a steady look. “We’ve met before, Joseph. I just need to talk to Quinlyn for a minute.

how to shut down objections with

gestured to his colleagues to take Joseph’s statement. Once Joseph was led aside, Bennett turned to Quinlyn,

eye–to–eye, keeping it simple. He’d seen

the facts.