Chapter 181

Cordelia hatched the plan with the help of Mr. All–Round, a man with a knack for handling sticky situations Now, Mr. All Round had crafted a statement for her to read to the press.

She wasn’t one for melodrama, and thankfully, the words Mr. All–Round sent her were devoid of any tear–jerking appeal Instead, they were a rational and objective list of the consequences of juvenile delinquency

The reality was grim, too many had been wrongfully accused of indecency.

Students would utter a few words, and educators were left scrambling to clear their names. Some were driven to despair, even suicide, while others used the Juvenile Protection Act to shirk responsibility, only to err even more grievously later on

Cordelia’s voice was cool and detached, yet her words sent shockwaves through the audience.

After finishing Mr. All–Round’s statement, she added, “…The Juvenile Protection Act wasn’t meant to shield them from the consequences of their crimes.”

Her remark left the reporters in profound silence.

Leila’s brazen comments were all caught on tape, and now, paired with Cordelia’s statement, the journalists. had struck gold.

Despite recognizing Leila’s rotten streak, Cain and Paulina couldn’t deny she was their flesh and blood, which made it impossible for them to abandon her.

“The law will decide what happens! What’s all this ruckus for? Let’s go!” Cain declared.

The principal revoked Leila’s enrollment.

And so, Cain and Paulina returned home with Leila in tow.

The school appeared peaceful again, but they were oblivious to the storm brewing online.

Stirred by certain individuals, the issue had escalated into a public debate.

Videos of Leila, her face pixelated, flooded the internet. Her defiant words ignited public outrage, “So what if the truth comes out? I’m underage; I won’t face jail time. It’s no big deal, just back to being unloved by my parents and shunned by classmates. After the finals, I’ll leave this city. What can you do to me?”

The thing about Leila went viral, sparking intense discussions across society.

Amidst the growing clamor online, the Jordans remained defiant. “Could they really change the law? Ha, I’m underage, what can they do?” Leila scoffed.

looked at her daughter and

if she never

her to her

arrange for her to leave the country that

against her, so we’ve initiated an

Cain panicked

the police

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in Cain and

to Leila? they inquired

five years in a juvenile

center a sugar–coated term for youth prison!

to speak, Cain stepped aside. Once the officers escorted Leila downstairs, she struggled. I’m underage, I haven’t done anything heinous, you can’t do this!”

were unmoved and

cried out. “Dad, Mom, I’m your daughter. Are you

Paulina’s face as she sobbed uncontrollably.

Paulina, said. “We failed to teach you, let others show you how

that they turned their backs.

away, her angry screams and the police sirens fading into the distance, leaving behind an

daughters, and

Merry

were overjoyed, desperately welcoming her in. Paulina, through tears,

Dad, the hurt this home has caused me might never heal.

today to tell you that I’ve accepted the money. I’ll provide for you in old age. As for everything else, let’s

Cain and Paulina, Thank you

speaking her piece, Merry

back but were at a loss for words, watching as she left

back.

she longed for. That night, Merry retired to the room. Cordelia was no longer afraid to take showers but still dreaded deep water.

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