All Free Novel
Chapter 1377
"Looking all sweet and innocent, turns out she's quite the little troublemaker, huh?" Dr. Meraz's voice was stern, his frustration barely hidden, making everyone a bit uneasy.
"Mr. Garcia, this whole mess is because someone's been spreading rumors, maliciously trying to hurt Ms. Fiona. She's the real victim here," Keaton passionately defended Fiona. "I haven't even asked you yet, so hold off-"
Keaton cut him off eagerly, "Ms. Fiona is my student, and now she's being dragged through the mud. How can I not speak up?"
"No, you-"
Keaton interrupted again, "Mr. Garcia, our Ms. Fiona's been wronged so badly, you've got to find whoever's behind these rumors and get her some justice!" Dr. Meraz: "..noveldrama
You've said it all, I can't even get a word in. How am I supposed to bring justice!
As Dr. Meraz was feeling overwhelmed, a commotion erupted outside, followed by a voice: "Exactly! Our Flora's been wronged, Mr. Garcia, you need to find the culprit!" Nash led a group of ninth-grade boys into the room. Nearly twenty of them stood there, filling the office completely.
Dr. Meraz was momentarily taken aback.
"What are you doing here?" Keaton glared at them.
These rascals, skipping class to show up here, what's this all about?
"We're here for Flora. We're worried she's being bullied," Robert said confidently. Nash stayed quiet, his eyes scanning Fiona, relaxing only when he saw she was alright. "Go back, all of you, go back!" Keaton shouted, annoyed at their ditching class for this.
The boys ignored Keaton, determinedly saying, "Dr. Meraz, please find out who's spreading these rumors! I want to know who dared to mess with our Flora, I'll deal with them myself!" "Rascals!"
Dean Meraz, infuriated, slammed the table. The boy who spoke flinched, realizing his mistake, but quickly lifted his head again to face Dr. Meraz.
"Look at you, all of you troublemakers, not an ounce of student-like behavior. When I get the chance, I'll make sure to teach you a lesson you won't forget!"
Dr. Meraz was fuming: "Flora? What kind of unruly nicknames are these! Out, out, all of you get out!"
"We'll leave, but not until you sort out Flora's situation."
Seeing this, Dr Meraz grew even angrier, nearly fainting from rage. His secretary quickly helped him calm down, "Dean, don't get worked up. The most important thing now is dealing with Ms. Fiona's situation."
Right. Fiona's situation was the most pressing issue.
These kids nearly made him forget what really mattered.
"Ms. Fiona, you-"As Dr. Meraz noticed Keaton and Nash about to speak, he glared, eyes wide: "All of you, zip it! Anyone who interrupts me again is in big trouble!" Keaton quietly swallowed his words.
"Why the rush? I'm not here to blame anyone, just brought Fiona in to understand what's going on."
Dr. Meraz shot them an annoyed look, then turned kindly to Fiona,
"Don't be nervous, young lady.et
not someone easily fooled by a photo Just tell me honestly, what's your relationship with the man in the picture?"
"He's kind of like my uncle," Mr. Garcia's gentle tone matched Fiona's: "We just bumped into each other that day and chatted a bit. I didn't expect anyone to take a picture." Dr. Meraz nodded, thinking her story aligned with what he suspected.
"If possible, could you have him visit
the school?" Dr. Meraz asked kindly, "I believe you, but this rumor's
spread like wildfire. It's not good for you
For your sake, it's best i he
could come by."
Fiona felt annoyed, not at Dr. Meraz, but because the whole situation was a hassle. Still, since Dr. Meraz was so polite, she nodded, "I'll call him now and ask him to come over." "Great."
Dr. Meraz smiled warmly, "It's really not a big deal. I've already told the grade directors to warn each class. They won't be discussing this anymore."