The Bride Who Said No: Escaping the Shadows of Yesterday

Chapter 347

When Jarrett asked the question, Kieran couldn't help feeling agitated and annoyed. "Why are we even going through this? What's the point of defending her now?" Kieran tossed a stack of papers onto the desk in a huff as Eloise breezed through the door.

Noticing Kieran's foul mood, Eloise couldn't help but smile. "Is it Jarrett's work that's got you all riled up? What got you so fired up?"

Eloise had rushed over from her college classes when she heard Kieran wanted to see her. But seeing Kieran in such a state, a wave of unease washed over her.

Cutting straight to the chase, Kieran asked her, "What's this I hear about Freya being slandered at school? Did you have something to do with this?"

The accusation in Kieran's voice was unmistakable. It was a tone he had never taken with her before.

"Kieran, are you questioning me because of Freya?" Eloise's voice carried a hint of sadness, "You never used to question me like this."

to hide

who'd do such a thing. Even Caleb believes me. Why can't you?" There was a glimmer of restrained hurt in Eloise's eyes. Kieran

He wouldn't dare lie to me. Ellie, do you

with all the posts circulating the school and the library's security footage. How can you say you're not involved? You think I'd believe that?" Kieran's tone was distant. "I called

in disbelief, "Expelled?" Her incredulity in the

role of a student council president. These rumors are out, and your reputation can only get worse. Do you think a scapegoat like Jenny will cover for you? Ellie, aren't you being too naive?" Eloise tried to maintain her composure under Kieran's scrutiny,

her a chance to come

got angry seeing Jenny

excuses, and remained silent, confronting

quivering voice,

I admit I

We grew up together. I thought you, of all people, would believe