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?”

Merry said, “It’s not

“Not yours? What do you

couldn’t fathom the truth, not even considering the correct

means the photo is of Leila, not me.”

stunned, then angrily retorted, “Nonsense.”

be some tension between

the mud just because the school took your picture?” Paulina accused, “Merry, how can your thoughts be so

at her parents, a sad smile on her face. Their defense

the school

all.

she heard that they had asked Leila to move out and invited her home,

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was already made up. Her bond with her parents was likely severed for life.

eyes, signaling a wish to end

frowned, “Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Jordan, without evidence, please refrain

do you have that the photo is

words, but then Cordelia spoke up calmly,

Paulina looked at

deleted quickly, but I saved the picture.

Cain’s brow furrowed.

it to him but handed the

glanced at it and quickly averted her gaze, feeling embarrassed and even angry at the sight of

“As their mother, can’t you tell the difference in the

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

a bit more distinct than Leila’s. If she had a clear photo, as

with the hair covering the face in the photo, it

discern any difference, Cordelia pointed to the breasts

Paulina was stunned.

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