I Love You, Miss Genius

A loud thud sounded, and the next thing Eloise knew, her face was on the coffee table. At that moment, an excruciating pain shot up her wrists and cheeks.

Jim had pinned her down in the most humiliating way. She had never felt such embarrassment. Then, tears welled in her eyes as she looked at her parents. She pleaded with them in a choked-up voice, "Mom! Dad! Help me! I don't want him to take me away!"

Sharron began to cry when she saw how poorly her daughter was treated. Although the former was frightened, she mustered up the courage to look at Jim and asked, "Don't you think you should give us a reason for arresting my daughter?

"You army buddies barged into my home and are taking my daughter away for no good reason. If this gets out, it'll ruin your reputation."

Chester added, "Master Jim, I know you command massive respect within the army. Still, my daughter didn't commit any crimes. It's unreasonable for you to arrest her."

at Eloise sidelong. "Tell them

all day and did nothing wrong! You might be a part of the army, but you can't accuse me without

Bonnie for something she didn't do. You've committed a serious crime of slander by doing that.

was stunned. Suddenly, she remembered the video she had watched earlier. She recalled the army arresting the people she

barged into my home for Bonnie's sake. Worse, they're arresting me

student. Even so, the Shepards are an average family among the countless families in Pyralis. Bonnie's no one special, so why would so many army men help her? Eloise could not understand how Bonnie could possess such a powerful influence.

he gestured at

Two soldiers grabbed Eloise on either side

about your daughter's actions, so we're only here for her. However, if you two insist on getting in our way, we'll consider it