Chapter 81
Wilson waved his hand dismissively. “Luna refuses to admit she had anything to dat girl’s clearly made up her mind to cling to us like a leech.
what’s happening online. It’d be pointless even if you begged her. That
“we might as well take this opportunity to completely cut ties with her so she’ll stop hanging on to us like an annoying parasite.”
Mia’s heart slapped a bear. What did he mean by completely cutting ties with her? Did that mean they were going to carry out an investigation and give Lanan explanation?
She gritted herteeth and cried even harder. “What do we do now? Everyone at school is attacking me. I don’t even dare step out of this room…
“All I wanted was to leam from you, Professor Hanley, Why do they have to treat me
Why does Lana hate me so much?
“She’s just petty, that’s why!” Kevin said with a hint of disdain. “Don’t stoop to her level. You stick with me from now on. I’d like to see who at this school dares to talk behind you.”
Wyatt nodded in agreement. “Kevin’s right. Luna claimed she was quitting the team, but the first thing she did was in to Professer Wilder. There’s no way she’s okay with it deep down.
“All this is just her trying to drive a wedge between us to get our attention, hoping she can return to the team. Don’t worry. We’re not falling for it. We completely believe in you.7 There’s no way you’d do the things people are accusing you of. It’s also impossible that you’re behind this whole drama.”
“Of course I wasn’t!” Mia was slightly anxious. “Who in their right mind would pay people to slander themselves? Not only did that plagiarism post damage my reputation, but it was also a slap in the face to Professor Hanley. I’d never do something like that.
“I’d never go so far as to rain Lana’s reputation. Out of respect for Professor Hanley and you guys, I’d never cross that line even if I don’t like her.
“Isn’t it throwing din on all of you by calling her immoral and shameless and trying to seduce Professor Hanley y and you guys? Anyone with a shred of sense wouldn’t do something like that!”
The atmosphere in the room shitted. They glanced at each other and looked cominced by Mia’s explanation.
“I’m head
ding to the Student Affairs Office. We’ll have to let the school deal with it if Luna won’t delete those posts.” Wilson got to his feet. “Wyatt, find out who’s behind all this online chaos. We’re not letting this slide. Those reddess troublemakers will be punished.”
Wyatt and Wilson left together, while the rest surrounded Mia and comforted her.
“Don’t cry, Mia. I’m sure this matter will be handled soon with Professor Hanely and Wyatt involved.” Trevor patted her shoulder.
Russell came over as well. “Maybe it’s a good thing this blew up. The plagiarism issue has been a ticking time bomb. We believe you, but it doesn’t mean everyone else does too.”
“Russell’s right. If you ask me, they should get to the bottom of this once and for all. Let Luna see for herself that you never plagianzed. Let’s see what she’s going to stir up after that.” Kevin gritted his teeth.
Mia thought that they were idiots. Would she have needed to pull that whole sympathy stunt just to distance herself from it if it were that easy to clear her name? Mia sniffled. “Thank you, you guys. I’m fine now. I was too fragile before. I almost broke under pressure. But I know it’s different this time. I know I have you all worrying and caring about me. I’ll stay strong
I want those who mocked me and wished I’d leave the team to see that l’in not backing down so easily. I’ll win. I’ll make Professor Hanley and a
y and all of you “You’re so brave!” Kevin couldn’t help but take a step closer and fix his gaze intently on her. “You’re also so cute. You’re way more adorable than Luna ever was!” you proud!”
He even extended his hand to pinch her cheeks as he spoke, startling her enough to pull away
“Kevin, I’m already miserable enough. Stop teasing me
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“You’re so adorable!” He laughed heartily. “Don’t worry. No one’s going to mess with you while I’m around. Just stay by my side. I promise you’ll be untouchable on campus.”
