When The Family Reads The Fake Heiress Mind

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Chapter 76 A Secret to Tell Her

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They went on, “Lacey, you… al, forget it. I don’t even know what to say anymore. Just take care of yourself”

“Thanks for not killing me back there, Lacey. That was terrifying… I got goosebumps all over…”

Lacey’s

image and reputation collapsed in an instant. From a well–liked noble heiress, she turned into a scheming girl who poisoned others.

She stayed silent. She tried to ignore the hostile stares thrown her way; she tried to stay calm, but her whole mind was a mess. She had no idea how to react

A wave of pain, bitterness, and nausea surged up from her chest again and again.

She never expected it–after all her precautions, one careless mistake brought her to ruin.

And then-

Strong, steady footsteps echoed from the classroom entrance.

Everyone’s thoughts were interrupted, their attention instinctively shifting toward the door.

Standing there wasn’t just anyone–it was a group of uniformed police officers.

They entered with serious expressions, their aura cold and imposing. The students couldn’t help straightening up nervously.

One officer walked up to Jean and asked in a flat tone. “The suspect who poisoned you–is she

here?”

Jean nodded and turned her gaze to Lacey. She pointed directly at her. “Officer, it’s her.”

That morning, she had submitted all the materials to the police station. They promised her they’d come to Stellarford Academy in the afternoon to bring the suspect in for fingerprint testing.

Now, they were right on time.

Lacey’s body trembled. The pressure from the officers was overwhelming, and her heartbeat spiked.

Her face went pale. It felt like all the strength had drained from her body. Her legs went weak. Instinctively, she just wanted to curl up and shake.

“No.”

Lacey let out a low sob and finally collapsed to the ground, her face full of anguish.

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slipped from her eye. Her eyes

too late.

“You don’t want to cooperate? Whether you did it or not, only an

the police. Jean watched her figure being led out, and suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind. She pressed her lips together and

after them.

politely. “Excuse me, officers–I’d like a moment alone with her, just a few words. It’ll only take

she spoke, she shot a glance at

of the officers checked his watch, then nodded. “Ten

a polite smile.

aside into the hallway, leaving Jean and Lacey

red, her face bleak and spiritless, like all the life had been

“Lacey.”

Her voice was flat and cool as

Lacey didn’t react.

Called her name.

a few seconds, she abruptly lifted

filled with despair and bitterness. Her shoulders shook. “What

kick me while I’m

to just above a whisper–quiet enough for only the two of them to hear. “I just wanted to tell you something. Over the summer,

“Palette Building,” Lacey flinched

rush of terrible memories flashed through her

Building.” Her lips lost color. “What about it… what are you

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in close to Lacey’s car, her voice low. “It was me,

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revenge on

this secret to shake her–just a

one who had given her nightmares… had been by her side all

as she

emotions rose in her eyes, blending into a twisted, painful mix of shock

“You… you did that?”

mind drifted uncontrollably back to that

she and Deon, along with a few classmates, had gone to the school’s Palette Building to play the

she and Deon went out