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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.”

her eyes stung with unshed tears. “You’re always

alone,” she said, her voice growing warmer, gentler. “It’s not so hard when you’ve got your family standing

“It hasn’t been

be over.” A confident smile tugged at her lips, her eyes

confusion. “About to

response, her voice calm and steady. “Just watch,

up, Jean made

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

there, they’re going to tear into you. You know

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

in shock. “Wait,

immediately. “Tell me–did you find

answer right away. She simply smirked and said,

the classrooms was quiet and empty. Everyone

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234 Ending

The bell rang.

Class was over.

building erupted with noise

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