Chapter 171 No Peace for a Moment
At first, Jean only noticed that the number was unfamiliar. She didn’t know who was calling.
It wasn’t until she answered and heard the principal’s voice-
That she realized who it was.
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The principal’s tone was surprisingly polite. He immediately introduced himself, as if afraid Jean wouldn’t recognize him.
Jean felt a little dizzy.
How <i>did </i><i>the </i><i>principal </i><i>even </i>get <i>my </i><i>number</i><i>? </i>
But that wasn’t the main issue-
The real question was<b>, </b>why was the principal personally calling her?
She tugged the corner of her mouth and asked directly, “Sir, what’s this about? Is it because of all the sick days I’ve been taking<b>?</b><b>” </b>
She had called in sick again the past couple of days and hadn’t nned on going back yet. Considering all the previous absences, it was starting to look a bit bad.
“It’s not that,” the principal quickly denied. “This is a little moreplicated. I just wanted to confirm something with you first.”
“Don’t worry, I haven’t told your mother or your brother,” he added, thinking he was being considerate. The more Jean listened, the more confused she got. “What exactly is this about?”
Jean couldn’t even remember when she hung up.
After hearing what the principal had said, she only felt a wave of growing fury, her fingers trembling as she gripped her phone.
<i>What </i><i>kind </i><i>of </i><i>crap </i><i>is </i><i>this</i><i>?! </i>
She gritted her teeth. Without any hesitation, she quickly changed clothes and headed straight for Sterford Academy.
When she arrived at the school, she stormed toward her ssroom at full speed-
Along the way, she brushed past many students. Unlike usual, they all openly stared at her like she was some rare spectacle.
Their gazes were so tant Jean couldn’t ignore them. But she didn’t react. She just stared straight ahead, silent, until she reached ss Three’s door.
Sofia was standing outside in the hallway, her hands resting lightly on the railing, her gaze drifting off into
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Their eyes met head–on.
“Jean…” Sofia’s eyes widened in surprise. She quickly ran over. her expressionplicated, her brows knit tightly with worry. “Why are you here? You picked the worst time. Right now
“I know everything.” Jean’s voice was calm, her face stern, every wordnding with a heavy weight.
“You…. know?“Sofia couldn’t help but grab Jean’s arm. “Who told you?”
She quickly moved her hand to Jean’s shoulder, patting it gently. ‘But really, you don’t have to rush over like this. Just let the investigation y out. No matter what happens, I believe you.”
Jean pressed her lips into a tight line. A sharp glint shed at the corners of her eyes.
These people really think I’m a fool. <i>I’ve </i>put up with them long enough…
Without another word, Jean pushed open the ssroom door and strode inside.
The sound of the door made the students lift their heads.
When they saw Jean’s face, they froze for a moment- Then, one by one, strange expressions appeared across their faces.
“My dear ssmates,” Jean stepped forward, her lips curling into a sharp, mocking smile. Her voice was unexpectedly soft, almost gentle, but her eyes were icy cold and bottomless. “You really won’t let me have a single moment of peace, will you?”
“Jean, what do you think you’re doing?” Someone immediately stood up and barked at her, unable to stand her attitude.
“You’re the one who messed up big time. You should be exining yourself to the teachers and the principal. Taking it out on us isn’t going to help you!”
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