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Chapter 27

Chapter 27

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Harriet was already jumping to Eugene’s defense. “Mr. Lambert? Never. He’s the one who’s always helping students, even when they’re begging for extra tutoring. He doesn’t even charge a dime. He’s the best teacher we’ve got.

Most of the kids in Class I nodded along, while a few others kept quiet.

The situation was serious, and the police acted swiftly. They cordoned off the small grove to maintain privacy and only allowed students from Class I to give their statements.

As soon as Harriet finished speaking, Joseph stepped forward to face the parents, his expression stern.

“You saw the photos yourselves, he said sharply. “If you don’t trust what you saw, why rush over! If appearances matter more than your kids safety, then keep him as their teacher. His words struck a nerve, leaving the parents feeling uneasy.

They’d arrived furious and anxious after seeing the photos on Eugene’s phone just half an hour earlier. But when Quinlyn spoke of the assault on their daughters, their anger turned to shame and panic.

“We’ll transfer her,” one parent said, her voice trembling. She bit her lip, looking pale and frustrated. “Even if it’s not true, we can’t risk it. She’s not staying at Manidon,” she added, shooting Eugene a glare.

They didn’t want to bring their daughter’s situation into the open and deal with the gossip. Instead, they wanted to keep it quiet and pretend like nothing happened.

Joseph stayed silent, his face serious. He knew everyone had their own way of handling things, and he couldn’t force anyone to do what he thought was right.

But if Eugene walked away without consequences today, Quinlyn would be blamed for hurting someone, and she could face serious trouble back at the Anderson residence.

“Joseph” Claude said, walking over after finishing his statement and placing a hand on Joseph’s shoulder to keep him calm.

Even if they don’t press charges, I will. This guy isn’t getting off scot–free while I’m around,” he said, glaring at

couldn’t believe he’d scolded Quinlyn without knowing the full story. He felt foolish and wished

and tried to

Quinlyn’s arm. “Thank you for saving Mandy. I was too busy, thinking her reluctance to go to school was just because she was shy. If only I’d realized

daughter might have suffered if not for Quinlyn made him want

She wiped his tears away with her clean hand and

get why the bad people didn’t feel bad while the hurt ones felt

tears. It wasn’t soft,

words. After a moment, he smiled through his tears and gently

in you,” he said softly. Til bring Mandy over later, so she knows that people who

understood the point she

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investigating officers were quick. They found the tools used in the

го

matched up perfectly with what was in the photos. Once

said as soon as they heard about the test, stepping

came over with Mandy, stopping right next to

remained tight–lipped about taking Eugene to the hospital–just

there with his eyes closed, her curiosity began to outweigh her fear. She peeked out, both nervous

trying to hide how much this was hurting him. “Mandy, look–it was Quinlyn who took down the bad

glanced at Quinlyn, noticing the bloodstains on her clothes, and gave

even smaller than you, but she

as he seems.”