Chapter 271

Carina’s grip on the pen tightened suddenly, leaving a deep scratch on her exam paper. The entire exam hall turned to stare at her, their gazes like daggers piercing her back.

Gritting her teeth, she stood up, straightened her back, and walked out.

“Are you Carina?” a police officer asked, giving her a quick once–over.

Carina nodded stiffly.

“We need you to come with us. You’re a suspect in a premeditated murder case and need to assist with our investigation,” he said.

The bright sun overhead did nothing to dispel the sudden chill that enveloped Carina. Her fingernails dug into her palms, but the pain barely registered.

I’m in the middle of my finals… Can this wait until after I’m done?” Carina’s

that’s not possible. You need to come with us now,” the officer replied,

first,” Carina begged, her teeth chattering and her body shaking. “You must understand

to bring you in immediately,” he said, maintaining a professional, detached demeanor.

that he didn’t want to help; he

chills down Carina’s spine. Her eyes, bloodshot and desperate, locked onto the officer. “It’s Flora, isn’t it? She’s

be Flora. She had timed this perfectly, giving Carina

her, leading her out. The sudden commotion had everyone in the exam hall craning their necks, assuming someone had

amidst her essay, glanced out the window. Carina sensed it too and their eyes met. Flora saw the madness and hatred in Carina’s eyes and twirled her pen

past life. Back then, she was the one hysterical, and

mouthed the words clearly, “I did it

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