Chapter 29: Need A Ride?

"No. He's my best friend, but I don't tolerate his behavior," Mason answered without hesitation. "And besides, he'll recover. You didn't completely cripple his arm, though I'm sure he'll be writhing in pain for a few days because of it." I chuckled at what he said, but then I remembered something I needed to deal with.

"Calling the attention of Sapphire Jade Miller. Please proceed to the guidance office," I heard an announcement coming from the speaker.

This is it. The doomsday.

We left the bathroom afterward, but I was shocked, seeing Evangeline waiting for us.

"I can handle this, Mason. You have an exam. I'll take care of this," Evangeline said, looking me in the eye.

"Alright." Mason nodded and left, leaving me and Evangeline alone.

". My gosh, Sapphire. You look like a mess." She shook her head before tossing me a handkerchief. "Fix your damn self before we go there."

I smiled. Mason was right. She's proud of what I did, and I could feel it.

After she dropped me off, she left immediately because she was busy with the freshmen week preparations happening next week.

I was now in front of the counselor, who gave me a look in disbelief.

"I'M SO disappointed, Miss Miller," the counselor said, shaking her head. "It was clearly stated here. Never hurt your co-students," she added, her tone low and authoritative as she pointed at the handbook.

I lowered my head and bit my lower lip, trying to maintain my composure. My pride was all I had left, and I didn't want them to take that away from me too.

The news spread like wildfire. To make matters worse, the video of Haze writhing in pain while I stood there smirking like a demon had already been posted on the university's unofficial page.

I successfully dislocated his shoulder, but it ruined my life afterward.

taken any action against me yet,

for years," said the counselor, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Your life's already ahead of you. You just need to endure a little longer, and you'll reach your dreams. Why did you have

Would any explanation change anything? It felt like they had already decided on my punishment. This conversation

what I did was wrong. I

process if they're going to ruin my whole

She's on her way

but I regained my composure afterward. "She's a busy

an earful after this. We haven't even talked since our argument, so why did they have to call my mom when I'm here and ready to face whatever punishment they'll

"Good morning," mom greeted.

was already glaring at me, looking like she was

The counselor stood up to greet my mom in return. "Sapphire, please

stay here," I answered firmly. "You should be talking to me because I'm the one who made the mistake, so why are

looked stressed, and

is an adult conversation, Sapphire. It's best if you follow instructions," my mom said, leaving

quietly walked over outside the room

could see the shock and sadness

to go over there, but I held myself

conversation ended, the counselor quickly excused herself, and I

spoken

as if she was about to slap me again.

multiple times. You'll never learn," she said, lowering her hand. "I

my heart. Even here, she wasn't on my side. I knew I was wrong, but did

accepting all the hurtful words they throw at me?" "Yes!" she shot back, catching me off-guard. "Because

"But he started it-"

say that in court! You went against Haze. Do you think anything will change if you say he provoked you first or did something wrong?

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