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."

frowned, unable to hide his

deserve your trust? I'm not the kind of person 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 knew

it. The principal admitted you wanted Freya expelled. He wouldn't dare lie to me. Ellie, do you want me to lay all the evidence out before you'll be happy?" Eloise paled at his

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 you here to

by emotion, Eloise looked up in disbelief, "Expelled?" Her incredulity

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

But he still offered her a chance to

wasn't me, I just... got angry

excuses, and remained silent, confronting this somewhat

a quivering

"Yes, I admit

far as to farnish her. We grew up together. I thought you, of all people, would believe me. Yet, I never imagined you'd question me like this...