Chapter 170

Merry had become the center of everyone’s attention at school. Whispers swirled in the corridors and classrooms, leaving no corner untouched by the rumors.

So when she stood on the school field, it was as though all eyes were magnetically drawn to her.

Some had been skeptical at first, but after overhearing a conversation with Leila, they were convinced. If Leila, Merry’s own sister, said it was Merry in those photos, how could it be otherwise?

Their classmates bore no ill will. Still, the pity in their gazes stung. If it had been the Merry of before, she would have crumbled by now either lashing out in a frenzy or spiraling into despair.

But now, Merry’s fingers slipped into her jacket pocket, brushing against her phone. The comforting weight of it was a silent reminder of the messages from Bland. Whatever happened, he was with her.

And then there was Cordelia, standing by her side with that trademark frosty demeanor that barely concealed her warm heart.

With friends like these, Merry refused to show weakness. She faced Leila squarely, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Leila was relentless, but the commotion on the stage at the end of the field suddenly drew everyone’s attention.

The field was usually alive with the buzz of students during drills, surrounded by running tracks and a stretch of grass. Assemblies were held here too, with steps around the edges and a microphone on the stage.

So when a disturbance erupted on the stage, it instantly captivated the

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whole student body.

Four figures in police uniforms marched purposefully up to the stage, their presence commanding. They stood before the microphone.

From a distance, Cordelia recognized Skyler, who seemed to be leading the group. He approached the microphone with a bashful charm, “Geez, speaking in front of such a crowd really gives me the jitters.”

The crowd was silent.

here today because of an issue concerning Elite Future Academy. I’m sure

spoke, all eyes shifted to

thing to deal with rumors, but to have the topic thrust

so it must be true.”

there, so it has to

lucky. How

Juliana, “I can’t imagine how she’ll get by after

in

schoolers, after all. Even if they could be petty at times, they hadn’t

scared. Whatever happened, it’s in the past. Everyone

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icy as she retorted, “Others might mean no harm, but you certainly do. I don’t

she pushed

Merry, reacted with indignation, “Merry, Leila is just

detached, “I don’t need

to argue, but considering Merry’s

upset and not

Leila bewildered, her support

want to see me, so Mom and Dad agreed that I’ll move out, and you

her parents finally

was curious, “Why should you

sighed, “Merry has never liked me. After what happened, she probably can’t stand the

it any longer,

save Merry? Don’t you know? It’s about those leaked photos.”

stayed calm, “et the

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