Chapter 368
“Honestly, that Declan just doesn’n krime whit’s good for him. How many rich guys bavce pulled up to mir dorms in hogiry cars trying to impress Blattie, only for her to reject them all? And yet, he’s just some poor nobody. What more does he want
At this, Hattie smirked. “I only like Declan because he’s handsome, and he’s got that stubborn toughness like he was born with a spine of steet
– If his family background weren’t sis pathetic, I wouldn’t even give him a second look,”
One of the girls added. “In Declan’s dad a drug dealer or something?
Battle nodded. “Yep. Declan’s the son of a drug dealer. His mom’s blindast he’s get a little sister still middle school. Their family’s dirt por
“But, you know, the whole drug dealer’s son, Mind mom, kid sister in school, and messed up life – It just makes me want to take on the challenge even.
The group burst into laughter, their voices echoing off the tiled walls as they practically doubled over, ridiculing Declan’s family as if their struggles were nothing more than a joke.
Halley had heard enough. She twisted the facet off with a sharp flick of her wrist. Turning around, she fixed her almond–shaped eyes on Harrie and her
“Here you laughed enough?
nexpected interruption stunned the group into silence
Hartie spun on her heel, recognition downing instantly: “Oh. Isn’t this the famous that Halley everyone’s been talking about lately? And tell me, what vexarthy does this har to do with you?
es aren’t some kind of entertainment for you to laugh at ”
Halles frowned. “You shouldn’t mock people. Other people’s struggles a
Hailey had been there before, she’d seen it all firsthand. She knew the warmth and love within his family. His mother and little sister were land and good -hearted people. Their home, however, was small, dark, and damp.
night, when a drunkens man spat at him and called him a bastard, it became painfully clear just how tough life had
didn’t tune to love someone, but there was no need to hurt them either.
Halley couldn’t stand the way Hattie was rallying their friends to openly mock Declan and his family-
However, Hattie didn’t think she was in the wrong. She sneered, giving Halley a slow, disdainhal look from head to toe
“Halley, don’t think I haven’t noticed that you’ve been running around looking for Declan these past few days. You’re after him too, aren’t you? Declan sure is popular, especially with rich Little princesses like you!”
Haley wasn’t purvaltig Declan, but that wasn’t the point. She didn’t feel the need to explain herself.
She stepped forward. “What does it matter to you if amor not? All I know is, you can’t have Declan, and now you’re just bitter, calling sour grapes.”
expression darkened immediately. Hailey had struck a nerve. The truth was, Hattie did like Declan a lot, but she couldn’t have him, so she made pretending she didn’t cate
Now that her feelings had been laid bare, Hartie was furious and humiliated. Her fists clenched tightly in anger.
Halley didn’t waste another glance on her. She grabbed her bag, turned on her heel, and began walking away.
out behind her “What did I say that was wrong? Declan is the bastard son of a drug dealer! I’m doing him a favor by even looking
Haley froze mild–step slowly, she turned around and marched straight back to Hattie. “Say that again.”
Hattie raised her chin arrogantly. “I said
She never finished fer sentence Hailey shoved her, quick and firm, sending her stumbling back several steps.
Hattie barely managed to catch herself before falling. She steadied her footing and glared at Hailey, her face twisting with fury. “Hailey, how dare you lay
last you to a palp? Girls, let’s get her!”
wave of her hand, Hattie sigualed to the other girls, who rushed at Halley in unison.
Though small and delicate in appearance, Hailey was surprisingly strong. When Hattle banged for her face, Hailey grabbed a fistful of her long hair and yanked, forcing her to the ground.
“You don’t know how to respect people? If you won’t show respect, then I teach you a lesson today,” Halley said coldly.
“Ah! Bailey, let me go Hattie se
The scene tumed chaotic as Hailey and Hattie wrestled on the ground. Soon, the other girls joined in, and the restroom empted into complete chaos.
