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?

truth, not even considering the correct possibility.

“It means the photo is

then angrily

be some tension between you two, but surely there’s no deep–seated hatred

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

face. Their defense of Leila

their protection was basic, yet before the school incident, they had doubted her, with no

all.

joy she felt when she heard that they had asked Leila to move out and invited her home, was now gone.

Chapter 172

mind was already made up. Her bond with her parents was likely

lowered her eyes, signaling a wish to end the

“Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Jordan, without evidence, please refrain from baseless accusations.”

do you

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

Paulina looked at her.

the post was deleted quickly, but I saved the

Cain’s brow furrowed.

didn’t show it to him but handed the opened photo

the sight

you tell the difference in the photo?”

looked at the photo again. The girl in the photo had no mole or

If she had a clear photo, as

hair covering the face in the photo, it was

to discern any difference, Cordelia pointed to the breasts on the

Paulina was stunned.

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