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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.

report from parents at Manldon International School about a teacher allegedly involved in inappropriate behavior with students. We need the school’s full cooperation for

blank. “Inappropriate behavior? You gotta be kidding me. We’re the top school in the city, hiring the best teachers from everywhere. How could

Lambert, Bennett said, tucking his badge back into his jacket. “We can’t figure

situation. “He’s here, but he can’t

he saw Eugene lying on the ground. Next to him, looking guilty as hell, was Quinlyn. Why is she always in the middle of such things? Bennett

and Joseph arrived. The sight of

the police tape and ran over, grabbing her shoulders. “Are you okay? Did you get hurt?”

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

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back of his head

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

added, “Kid, no matter how 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

he could fish. Quinlyn slowly focused her eyes on

wanted him dead he exclaimed in

saw Bennett approaching and quickly pulled Quinlyn into a tight hug, trying to take the rock from her hand without drawing attention. But as

in smoothly. He gave Joseph a steady look. “We’ve met before,

and he knew how to shut down objections with

was led aside, Bennett

me? 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,

the facts.