Chapter 172

As the words fell, a voice called out from a distance, “Merry, Cordelia, the headmasteris asking for you.”

Hearing this, Paulina and Cainhurried to follow, while Leila, after a moment’s thought, quietly followed behind them.

They e

entered the headmaster’s office directly, with Leila waiting at the doorway, peering inside.

Four police officers were inside gathering evidence. Skyler, with a warm smile, said, “Lia, you’re here? We’ve stumbled upon some unexpected developments.”

Cordelia nodded, “Go on.”

Skyler continued, “The photo that’s been making rounds online definitely didn’t originate from that school. That’s one thing we can be sure of. But where did it come from? That’s another line of inquiry. I’ve rechecked the image against Lia’s, and there’s no doubt it hasn’t been digitally altered, so it’s genuine. So, I have to ask, Merry, do you have a habit of taking such photos?”

is that?”

Paulina couldn’t hold back, “What kind of question is

Skyler raised his hand to stop her, “Please, madam, I mean no offense. I’m just trying to trace the origins of the photo. Don’t you want to find out who targeted Merry?”

Though Paulina disapproved of his questioning, she held her tongue.

Merry shook her head, “Never.”

“Little Parrot wouldn’t release such a photo to hurt herself,” Cordelia added.

Skyler agreed, “Right, she’s the victim, so she couldn’t be the perpetrator. But from what I understand, you have a twin sister who looks identical to you, right?”

Merry nodded.

Before Skyler could continue, Paulina, now infuriated, demanded, “What are you implying? Leila is the culprit? That she took these scandalous photos of Merry and posted them online?”

said, “It’s not

yours? What do

not even

it bare, “It means the photo is of Leila, not

then angrily

accuse Leila? There might be some tension between you two, but surely there’s no deep–seated hatred because you are

because the school took your picture?”

a sad smile on her face. Their defense of Leila wasn’t laughable or wicked

yet before the school incident,

all.

had asked Leila to

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up. Her bond with her parents was

this, she lowered her eyes, signaling a wish to end the

Jordan, without evidence, please refrain

challenged him, “And what evidence do you have

was at a loss for words, but then Cordelia spoke up calmly, “We have evidence.”

looked at

was deleted quickly, but I saved

Cain’s brow furrowed.

show it to him but handed the

sight of her own daughter’s photo.

their mother, can’t you tell the difference in

the photo again. The girl in the photo had no mole or birthmark, with smooth, delicate skin. The face was partially hidden by

actually a bit more distinct than Leila’s. If she

covering the face in the

Cordelia pointed to the breasts

Paulina was stunned.

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