Chapter 0033 Judys POV When I first realized Carol was no longer my friend , back in middle school , it was a few days after the spelling bee contest .


    She only missed one letter in the word Necessary and it cost her thepetition .


    It was only a smallpetition for middle schoolers , but she took it to heart , and she never forgave me for taking the prize from her .


    She acted like she was still my friend though ; she congratted me and even hugged me .


    The school was going to host a mock ceremony for the reward a couple of dayster .


    My adoptive mother had me wear a pretty dress and even helped me write a speech .


    Not many people know this about me , but I suffer from a condition called dyslexia .


    Reading and writing was difficult for me .


    I often get my letters mixed up ; reading out loud during school was aplete nightmare for me .


    entire life .


    Most knew I had trouble reading out loud , but they never understood why .


    I hid this condition my I prepared for months for this spelling bee , and I wasnt expecting to win .


    Thanks to years of training and therapy , I can manage my dyslexia way better now .


    It only made me work that much harder and I managed to hide my condition from almost everybody .


    The only ones who knew about this disorder were Nan who had been my best friend since elementary school , my adoptive parents , and unfortunately Ethan .


    I confessed it to him after he marked me .


    I didnt want there to be secrets between us .


    Carol , like the rest of the school , only knew that I had trouble reading and writing , but she didnt know the reason .


    She also knew how hard I prepared for that spelling bee because we often trained together .


    After I won , she spent time with me while I repeatedly went over the speech my mother and I made for the award ceremony .


    I had a bit of trouble reading it out loud , but I eventually got it down and I was confident in my ability to read it in front of others .


    When I was announced as the spelling bee winner during the mock award ceremony , and was about to make my speech , I noticed that every word on the paper differed .


    Someone had switched it out and made most of the words unreadable .


    I stood in front of the school , stuttering over each word and struggling toprehend what was on the paper .


    I had never been more embarrassed .


    The kids were brutal and started tough ; my eyes found Carols , and she smirked at me .


    At that moment , I knew this was her doing .


    Then , some of the new friends she made walked up to me and dumped a bucket of glue on my head .


    Before the principal could intervene , it was Carol who stood in front of me .


    You stole my prize .


    You dont deserve to win .


    I saw your notebook .


    You had every word written down and memorized .


    You cheated ! She sneered .


    Then slje threw handfuls of glitter at me , branding me as a cheater .


    I didnt cheat … I only studied .


    She could have done the same thing .


    I needed the extra help , and I utilized the material given to me .


    The entire school erupted inughter and chanted that I was a cheater .


    They also made fun of me for not being able to read .


    The principal ushered Carol and her friends away , and Nan came to my side to help and defend me .


    Nan was already my friend prior to this , but that was the day she became my truest best friend .


    That was also the day I told her about my dyslexia .


    Carol only got a p on the wrist because of her famous mother and rich father ,  Chapter 0033 I vowed to never feel that vulnerable again .


    My parents got the into therapy sessions where they helped me with my condition and I studied twice as hard every single day .


    I hadnt thought about that day in a long time .


    But as I stood in the middle of the stage , staring at all my peers , they were all silently watching me , wondering what I would do at that moment .


    Would I defend myself ? Would I tell Carol that I deserved this schrship ? I was speechless , just like that of the spelling bee ceremony Carol , this is quite a serious usation , the dean said , folding his arms across his chest .


    This is hardly the time and ce for a scene .


    I have proof that Judy doesnt deserve this reward , Carol said , stopping next to me .


    She is a fake … a fraud .


    I was stunned and speechless .


    I know everybody was waiting for me to say something in my own defense , but I couldnt .


    I was numb and confused .


    I couldnt believe this was happening.


    The dean also seemed to be at a loss .


    He soon cleared his throat and straightened his posture .


    How about we speak in my office , he finally stated .


    It would be better if we did this more privately .


    Fine by me , Carol said , narrowing her eyes as she red at me .


    I would be happy to show you the proof .


    The dean nodded and ushered us out of the ceremony room .


    He paused by his assistant who was watching us withrge eyes .


    He whispered something to her , and she nodded her understanding .


    I followed the dean , keeping my head low as everyone murmured around me .