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I received the compensation and my dream university's offer of early admission.
I did it all by myself,acing their exams,and winning competitions.
Sophie's pregnancy was discovered on the day her mom had me killed a lifetime ago.With Greg jailed,her family might retaliate harder.
Open attacks are easy to dodge;hidden ones aren't.I wouldn't spare any of them.
My parents,abroad,rushed back upon hearing this.
They hugged me tight, and the three of us started crying.
"Emily,focus on studying.Leave this to us.No kid should bear this alone."
A lifetime ago,my parents were busy with business,rarely home,but they always care about me.
I hated burdening them,feeling their work was hard enough.I aimed to be obedient.
But Mom said earning was their job,with or without me.
"Emily,you're still a kid.Some things you can't handle.We just want you to grow up healthy and happy."
I was grateful for this second chance.I hadn't wanted to worry them,but having their support felt amazing.
Mom reported my teacher and submitted the chat and video I had saved for evidence to police.
The teacher,who ignored my pleas,was demoted.Some instigating parents were detained.
This brought no apologies.Instead,I became a pariah.
I was the victim,yet the teacher's sobs painted me as a troublemaker.Other teachers saw me as a pest,and parents warned kids to stay away from me.
I wondered sometimes,what kind of person am I?
I don't stir trouble,I'm diligent,I've never provoked anyone.But when I'm a target,fighting back makes me wrong.
Bystanders would just follow the crowd and thinking they’re doing justice.
I'm pretty,so my grades should be bad.If my grades are good,I must be poor.
None of this fazed me.Reborn,I knew these people were nobody to me.
Linda reported me,claiming I took Sophie to a bar,causing her pregnancy.
Sophie cowered behind her,avoiding my gaze.
Me,taking her to a bar?How dare she!
"Our Sophie's always been good,never goes to such places.She took her there,drugged her.If you don't lock her up,I'll tell everyone onlide!"
Sophie's eyes dodged mine.I burst out laughing.
"Yes,ma'am."
"Look,officer,she admitted it!"
