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Jean’s heart sank slightly.

Was her mother accusing her?

Did Sienna despise cheating so much she had to call just to give her a lecture?

Jean’s fingers tensed around her phone. “Mom, actually…”

She had just begun to explain, but Sienna beat her to it.

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“I know you’re not the kind of child who would cheat. I’m just upset that something this big happened and you didn’t tell me. I had to find out from some nasty gossip online…”

As she continued, her tone softened. “You should’ve told me. I would’ve helped you. Don’t worry, this-”

Jean pressed her lips together and gently cut her off. “It’s exactly because it’s all just baseless slander that I didn’t want to tell you… I didn’t want you worrying over something so ridiculous.”

Sienna’s heart melted.

“Jean.”

stung with unshed tears. “You’re always so

she said, her voice growing warmer, gentler. “It’s not so hard when

shook her head. “It hasn’t been that bad, really. And

be over.” A confident smile tugged

in confusion. “About to be

softly in response, her voice calm and steady. “Just watch, Mom. I’m at

hanging up, Jean made her way back to

classroom?” Sofia had been checking her phone, but the moment she saw Jean, she

they’re going to tear into you. You know

blinked, completely unfazed. “That’s exactly why I came–to

eyes widened in shock. “Wait,

you find out who the real cheater

didn’t answer right away. She simply smirked and said, “You’ll see in a

outside the classrooms was quiet and empty. Everyone was in

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234 Ending

The bell rang.

Class was over.

the building erupted

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