Chapter 898
898 Youth Doesn’t Mean Innocence
“As a top International school, our students are very united. However, some of them do face significant academic pressure, Ivana said, changing her tone to avoid conflict.
“Today’s kids often get caught up in their own heads. If parents don’t pay attention to their mental health, there’s only so much the school can do .
“I am deeply saddened by what happened to Dulcie, but we need to reflect on why it happened. Could it be that her parents placed too much pressure on her?”
Ivana pointed to the surveillance camera outside the office, adding, “Half a month before Dulcie jumped, she fought with her mother.
“As teachers, we can’t speak to everything that happens at home. Sometimes parents can be too harsh, leaving no room for the child, and the child might make poor decisions as a result.”
She was obviously leading the conversation in a specific direction.
Wynter tapped her phone screen, her smile tinged with a predatory gleam. “That is why you have a part in this too, Ms. Kowalski,”
“What do you mean?” Ivana snapped as she grew flustered. “I’m just trying to explain-”
Wynter raised an eyebrow, interrupting her and flashing a police badge. “No need for explanations. Given your misleading testimony, I’m having you taken into custody.
“Also, where is Hailey from your class? I need to speak with her.”
Ivana’s face paled, and she avoided Wynter’s gaze. “Hailey is taking a break from class today.”
“Ms. Kowalski, you know that giving false testimony and being dishonest is illegal, right?” Wynter’s voice was calm but firm. “Before I came to the school, I verified that Hailey was here.”
At this point, Ivana panicked. “Yes, but she is taking a break. She’s in the principal’s office-”
Realizing she had just exposed herself, Ivana suddenly fell silent. Wynter didn’t spare her another glance. Instead, she immediately walked toward the principal’s office.
At that moment, Halley was sprawled on the couch, texting on her phone as she ranted to her group of friends.
“My mom has been treating me like a prisoner these past few days. I’m bored to death! She won’t let me go anywhere and even made me delete all my old videos.
“Now, I have to hide just to watch anything fun. It’s so annoying!”
As soon as she sent the message, her friends chimed in.
Nellie said, “My dad is on my case too. He says the investigations are strict right now and that we’re safe as long as we don’t cause any public outcry. He wants me to focus on my studies and stop getting into
trouble.”
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Tessa Thompson asked, “Why don’t the Wilsons just take the money? Everything would blow over if they did. Aren’t they poor?”
Hailey sat up, pressed the voice message button, and grumbled with dindnin, “They’re just pretending to be all high and mighty. Either that, or they think the money offered in too little and are waiting for more.
“People like them go crazy once they got a whiff of money. Dulole was like that, and her parents are no different. I don’t understand why my mom wants me to hold back this time.”
Lola replied, “Even though there’s no publie outery, I heard Dulcle’s dad was in the military. That might. make things tricky.”
Hailey dismissed it. “So what if he was in the military?”
Tessa explained, “Her dad is a problem though. He keeps coming to the school. Last time, he cornered me, asking about Dulcie like a maniac. Saying stuff like, ‘You know my daughter Dulcie . She was a good student and even helped you with your studies.‘
“Ugh! I felt like throwing up. My mom has hired so many private tutors for me, and he thinks I need Dulcie’s help. I was just messing with her, and she took it seriously!”