Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

Chapter 12 Have I Not Been Patient Enough?

“A thief?!”

“What’s happening?”

“Has someone stolen something? How brazen! How dare they steal with so many people around?”

“Anybody who dares to steal something here must be a habitual offender or a new student. They must be punished severely.”

“This student is well–dressed and doesn’t look like a thief. Could it be a misunderstanding?”

“Oh, please. A misunderstanding? Looks are deceiving. Don’t be fooled by her beauty. That’s how thieves operate these days. Don’t think she can’t be a thief just because she’s pretty!”

The crowd was engaged in a heated discussion. Some didn’t believe that Violeta was the thief, but most did. After all, rumors spread like wildfire.

Zelena seemed willing to publicly confront Violeta to get the photo. She had dropped all pretense and no longer spoke to Violeta affectionately.

“Are you sure this photo is yours?”

“Yes. It’s not a photo of me. It’s a photo of a girl with a round face and bangs, and it’s important to me. Give it back to me!”

Heh. Zelena can even accurately describe the little girl’s appearance in the photo. This confirmed that Zelena had intentionally stolen this photo from Violeta in her previous life. The picture was indeed Zelena’s stepping

stone to success.

The onlookers didn’t know the importance of this photo, but they chose to believe Zelena when they saw her on the verge of tears.

“It’s just a photo. She’s about to cry. Just give it back to her.”

“Why is this girl like this? Is she really so broke that she needs to steal a photo? She’s really desperate.

Violeta ignored the chattering crowd and told Zelena, “What if this photo doesn’t belong to you? What will you do? You accused me of stealing. I can sue you for defamation!”

panicked. “That’s impossible! This photo belongs to

enunciated each word before the crowd. “If this photo doesn’t belong to you, I want you

moment, Zelena was willing to take the risk to obtain the photo. “Fine! I’ll do

out, it wasn’t a photo of a little girl with bangs and a round face. Instead, it was a picture of Violeta! “Everyone, take a good look at this photo! Who is in it?”

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girl claimed!”

you! The girl looks identical

is it considered stealing if I have a photo of myself?

who had previously doubted

Zelena was in disbelief. “That’s impossible! I saw you holding the photo earlier. Where did you put it? Give it back!” Zelena reached out to grabs Violeta’s clothes, trying to find the

pushed her away. “What’s wrong with you? Why are you grabbing my clothes for

All the young, spirited individuals present had a strong sense of justice, and no one liked to be searched without reason.

it’s confirmed that it’s

She has no reason to

subtly, and she pouted, feeling wronged. “It’s not like that. It’s a photo of a leukemia patient I sponsored, and it’s important to me. She sent it to me as a keepsake, and I don’t want to let her

eye. A leukemia patient she sponsored?

explanation, everyone started speaking up for her again.

expect you to be such a kind person.

I would want to

Such a photo has great sentimental value. Also, the

Violeta and started to emotionally blackmail her. “If you

coldly. She might not have been able to defend herself against Zelena’s tantrum if she hadn’t been prepared. “If

to

you don’t find anything after searching my body. In that case, I want you

Publicly post an apology to you? Aren’t

far? Aren’t you doing