Chapter 17 One Minute of Restraint

The following day, upon entering the classroom, Milly noticed that everyone was casting strange glances in her direction.

Taking her seat, she was approached by the student in front of her. She asked in a low voice, “Milly, have you checked the blog?”

Furrowing her brow, Milly adjusted her thick glasses and honestly replied, “No, I haven’t.”

She had been engrossed in studying ancient poetry for the past few days and neglected even basic necessities like water, leaving her no time to check her phone.

She asked, “What’s going on? Has something happened?”

The classmate that sat in front of her was Allison Walters, a charming girl with glasses and a doll–like face.

Allison hesitated. She pursed her lips and eventually handed her phone to Milly and said, “You should see for yourself.”

The article had gained significant attention since being posted last night. There were hundreds of comments by morning.

Unbelievable! New student Milly Burnett, with only 600 points, placed in Class A. Are Crestwood High’s strict score standards being ignored in favor of privilege? Has wealth overshadowed merit? Is this fair to those of us who have worked hard? We demand a formal explanation!”

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How is it fair that someone with just 600 points is in Class A? I got 670 points, and I’m in Class C! It’s not right!”

You have to wonder if she really earned 600 points. It’s suspicious that her score matches the admission. cutoff exactly.

Stop arguing. Did you notice her last name? It’s Burnett. She comes from a wealthy family!

Rich? If she’s well–off, she should go to Bullard High nearby, where money matters more than grades!

participants and causing Milly

slid the phone back to Allison and whispered. Thank you. I

was bewildered. She blinked and asked, “Why don’t you clarify? They’re saying harsh things

“Don’t worry, I believe you. You can tackle those

her text book for morning self- study. Milly smiled and said, “There’s no

shocked, asking,

by choice, not because

rumors…

Minute of Restraint

exam results are released, the

mocking whispers in the classroom, leaving them

+5 Pearl:

gazed at Milly as if she were an ido. She said. “Milly,

of the class remained skeptical,

them, Milly was bragging; only bookworms like

He gripped the pen tightly until his

a final exam to occupy their time? Why did they have so

collect your chemistry test papers. Failure to complete it

whispering gossipers to

strict. Skipping his assignments could result in a reprimand, but

but smile when he noticed everyone had stopped

Milly; he was simply collecting homework. If Milly were to thank him later and

we are seeing each other daily, and I’m her brother. I shouldn’t be too petty. But given how

ten minutes. No, three minutes…

one minute before forgive her and help her

a deep breath, he prepared himself and suppressed his smile. He casually glanced at the girl sitting by the window, who seemed indifferent to everything,

was the sound of Anthony’s

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