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Wendy snapped, “Why did you start this fight? Explain yourself”
“Wendy, I swear it was Amber who started it. We didn’t even do anything at all. She just hanged at us out of nowhere and started hitting it hurts (much”
“Exactly, Wendy. All we did was catch her trying to give Adrian a love letter, and she completely freaked out and attacked Look Shem
“Claire was just trying to calm her down, but Amber wouldn’t listen. She straight up slapped Claire across the face
Just then, Claire stormed in her face flushed with fury. “Amber, have you lost your damn mind? How dare you hit me.”
Wendy was furious. “Amber, first you neglected your studies, and now you’re caught up in puppy love and even assaulting your classmates? This is unacceptable Get your guardian bere immediately.”
Wendy turned to Claire and ordered, “Go get Susan now,”
“Yes, ma’am, Claire replied promptly.
Amber clenched her fists stubbornly and snapped, “I won’t call anyone. They started it with their insults, and that’s why I hit them. They totally had it coming”
Bang Wendy brought her palm down hard on the desk. “Amber, you’re utterly incorrigible. How dare you dely my orders? You have no say in this.”
Amber clenched her jaw, saying nothing.
Susan Ward rushed in. “What happened! What’s going on here!”
Wendy was furious. “Susan, this is your student. How do you even manage her? Her grades are already terrible, but today she barged into my class to act
up
She wrote love letters to my student and even assaulted the girls. This isn’t over. I’m calling her guardian and informing the principal. She is completely out of control, wild and untamed. Does she look Ele a student?”
Susan stopped forward to shield Amber. “Yes, Aber, you did go a bit too far today. Fighting is wrong. But there must be reasons behind this. Amber, tell us how the argument started, Why did y you hit them
Amber looked up at Susan, biting her lower lip. “They insulted me first, and I thaw the punches. I’ll answer for my own a guardian; I’ll bear all the consequences myself”
No need to call my
Wendy could barely suppress a scornful laugh when she heard this “You? Take risponsibility Damon Chaven’t seen a single redeeming quality in you
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-just arrogance and self–importance, over and over.
“Take responsibility with what? Mark my words, Amber, if you’re not expelled for what happened today, count yourself lucky. Just wait. The principal
will be here any minute.”
Susan demanded, “What exactly did you say to Amber that made her resort to violence against you?”
The girls who got beaten stammered for a moment before selectively recounting the incident, emphasizing how Amber had attacked them.
“Amber, I’ll be calling your sister. All involved parents will handle this matter,” Susan announced. She rubbed her temples in frustration
Jocelyn bolted straight to the school office after receiving the call.
Just thinking about Jocelyn gave Susan a sinking feeling in her gut. “with such a negative influence at home, ow could Amber not affected she
wondered
Susan decided to contact Amber’s parents and ask them to come, “Hello? Is this Mr. Hart? I’m Amber’s teacher She
Aiden hung up the phone and glanced at the doorway. Linda still hadn’t returned, so he called Sienna.
Lana answered the call. The moment she heard that Amber was in trouble at school, she immediately reported it to Sienna
Sienna said, “Let’s go. We’re heading there right away.”
Lana replied promptly, “Right away, Ms. Enna.”
Jocelyn was the first to arrive at the office. Spotting Amber, she immediately strode over and pulled her into a protective embrace
Staring down everyone in the room, Jocelyn demanded fiercely, “Who did this? Who dared lay a hand on Amber?”
“So, you’re her sister? Let me be clear. This is extremely serious. Not only did she assault my students, but she’s also involved in puppy love. Worse still, she refuses to apologize. I now have grave concerns about her behavioral issues, Wendy said sternly.
Jocelyn scored coldly.
ly, “Are you even qualified to teach? Amber would never hit anyone for no reason, if she hit them, they absolutely deserved it.
“Just look at her face. She got hurt, too. You all ganged up on her. I’m calling the police. This is clearly bullying”
“What’s your attitude? Her mistake is right there for everyone to sey, and you still-“Wendy was furious.
“Amber, don’t worry, I know it’s all their fault. We’re not apologizing for anything,” Jocelyn reassured her firmly.
Susan rubbed her temples. Jocelyn was utterly unreasonable
“Who do you think you’re talking to Amber hit my daughter. This isn’t over. You’re paying for this, and I’m reporting it to the principal to get Amber expelled.”
“Exactly. Where’s the justice! Just look at my daughter’s face. She’s practically ruined it.”
Jocelyn shot them a disdainful look. “What’s that got to do with us!”
“You’re being completely unreasonable”
“We demand accountability. Where’s the principal We want him to handle this personally, or no one’s getting any peace at this school”
Jocelyn ruffled Amber’s hair and scoffed, “So what? Do you really think Amber gives a damn about this dump of a school? Le make this clear. Even if Amber never sets foot in here again, she’ll still be way above your league.”
Jocelyn gently bold Amber, “Don’t be afraid, Amber. With me here, worst case, you will just drop out of this school Your happiness is what matters most
No one can threaten you.”
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Amber nodded hard: No matter what happened, Jocelyn would always have her back.
“Thank you, Jocelyn,” Amber whispered.
“Jocelyn, this isn’t the proper way to handle this situation. We need to get to the bottom of what happened, Susan reasoned
Jocelyn lifted her chin and declared loudly, “What’s there to figure out? It’s crystal clear they’re the ones at fault. If you expect us to apologize in your dreams, no way that’s happening.
“Even if Amber has to leave this school, I won’t let my little sister suffer anyjustice.”
Amber’s eyes welled up with tears as she looked at Jocelyn, deeply moved.
“Amber, let’s go,” Jocelyn said firmly, grabbing Amber’s hand and pulling her toward the door.
Wendy was appalled by Jocelyn’s disgraceful behavior. Fuming, she snapped and delivered a harsh warning. “Stop right there. Make no mistake: if you step out that door, Amber will be expelled immediately.
“The SATs are just days away; if she leaves now, this will ruin her academic future.”
