Chapter 55 Her Story

The headmaster gave a nod. “I understand what’s going on now.”

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Without sparing a glance for the registrar, he turned to the teacher standing outside the office. “Please see to her enrollment.”

The teacher nodded, quickly handling the necessary paperwork on her computer. A moment later, she handed Charmaine her new student ID. “Welcome back.”

Charmaine accepted it with both hands. “Thank you.”

The principal gave a brief look before he made his way toward the door, clearly content with the outcome.

The registrar watched them, irritation still burning in him, but there was also a flicker of relief.

Just as the principal reached the door, he paused and turned back. “Charles Pearce. You have been found guilty of serious violations of school policy. You have mistreated our students, and as of tomorrow onward, you will no longer be welcome here.”

One sentence sealed the registrar’s fate.

Charles stood frozen, stunned for a moment. Then, realizing the weight of the situation, he rushed toward the principal, eager to argue.

But the teacher and a bodyguard moved swiftly, covering his mouth and dragging him out of the room.

Charmaine made her way down the stairs, her eyes finding the headmaster once again, standing beneath a banyan tree, watching her.

She approached him, offering a small bow. “Thank you, Headmaster.”

quiet, most students in class, and the path was nearly deserted.

softened, and his eyes

I can never thank you enough. It’s been a year, hasn’t it? How have you

brief nod, then asked, “And your

Felix, the

son escaped a place that would’ve swallowed him whole. He’s turned his life around now–quit gambling and found some direction.

something like this could happen within our school. If I hadn’t arrived when I did, you

“It’s nothing, really. I’m sorry to have caused you

as our family’s. I know there were rumors

principal’s son, had once been a promising young artist at Eragos,

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astray by a so–called friend and had

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thinking he was leaving to study abroad, only to head to South Aspus,

the principal. One million, three

criminals kept asking for more.

saved Felix, who could say where things would have

keep his composure as he rushed Felix, barely alive, off the plane. Today, he was

that if she refused his offer to help, he would carry a burden of guilt for

you, Headmaster. I’ll head to my class now,”

the headmaster replied, ushering her on her way.

class as Felix. Now, he was in junior year. Today was the first day of the semester, and all the students were gathered for the opening

toward the building just as

and movement, but when she entered, the noise

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