Chapter 36 

Turin watched Elysia standing under the scorching sun .

His heart clenched with pain and bitterness 

Soon , his gaze shifted to Rowena , who stood nearby , smirking at Elysia’s misery .

Torin’s disappointment deepened .

Because Rowena framed Flysi and called her an illegitimate child 

Years ago , to protect Rowena’s feelings .

Torin had given her the last name when she started middle school .

Everyone had agreed to publicly acknowledge her as Rupert’s daughter .

 

“ Who would have thought she’d repay us by taking over Elysia’s place in the family with such calculated cruelty ? ” “ Torin thought 

However , as much as Torin’s anger burned , his mind kept replaying Rowena’s past deeds , Like the time she shielded him when Elysia tore his admission ticket or when she tirelessly made soup for him while he was sick .

 

Moreover , Torin couldn’t forget that one time when Rowena saved him from food poisoning .

These were debts of gratitude he owed her .

 

But gratitude didn’t absolve her .

Rowena needed to face the consequences of her actions .

 

And so did David .

The one who , with his biased and reckless judgment , decided on punishment without even checking the surveillance footage.

 

Grabbing his phone , Torin dialed a number quickly .

On the other end , the principal of Ridgewood Middle School picked up immediately , despite being in the middle of delivering a lecture .

 

The moment Richard heard what Torin had to say , his tone changed drastically .

“ What This is outrageous ! Torin , I promise you .

I’ll handle this and give you a satisfactory resolution 

OMG ! I go to the same school as Elysia The principal just announced that David got fired ! Ahhh , Elysia is saving Ridgewood Middle School ! ] 

The scene shifted to the nurse’s offer , where Llys lay unconscious .

The strands of hair hiding her face had been pinned back , and the freckles on her face had been wiped off , revealing delicate , porcelain – like features .

 

Elysia looked pale but breathtaking , like a fragile beauty straight out of a fairy tale 

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Just then , a woman with long hair , wearing a nurse’s uniform , burst into the room , visibly upset .

She said , “ Oh , you’re awake ! How are you ferling ! What kind of teacher would make you kneel under the blazing sun like that it’s outrageousT 

Before Elysia could answer , the nurse continued , “ This heat is no joke ! This is student abuse Tell me who did it , and Ell make sure you’re protected ! ” 

Instantly , her eyes filled with tears at the nurse’s words .

Protected Elysia thought .

For so long , this was the first time someone had spoken to her with such biased wants .

 

Elysia’s body trembled slightly .

But she couldn’t bring herself to say it .

The person who punished her wasn’t a teacher , it was her brother , Turin 

The mune noticed her discomfort and assumed Elysia wasn’t feeling well .

Then she wiped Elysia’s forehead with a damp cloth .

 

“Are you still feeling unwellt Should I call your family to pick you up ? ” the nurse asked gecily .

 

Hearing this .

Elysia shook her head instinctively .

In that split second , she could almost see it happening : Turin being called in standing right there , spinning those twisted facts as if they were the truth .

 

Torin would glare at her with those icy , judgmental eyes , piercing through her again and again , his disdain for her growing even deeper 

A storm of emotions welled up inside Elysia , crashing over her heart with pain .

far worse than the beatstroke she’d just endured .

 

In reality .

Elysia didn’t care much for the opinions or stares of others .

But if this teacher , who had shown her a flicker of kindness , were to look at her with the same disgust , it would utterly break her .

 

Elysia felt like she couldn’t breathe and forced herself to say , Tm sorry , ma’am , for making you worry .

I’m fine , really .

” 

( Why didn’t she tell the nurse ? She looks so kind and understanding .

She’d definitely help ! ] 

[ I agree .

Elysia finally met someone kind , and she blew it .

So dumb .

II 

Are you all crazy ? What can the nurse do about a family problem Let’s be realistic here .

[ No.

Elysia’s scared .

She doesn’t want Turin to hate her even more .

That’s why she didn’t say anything .

 

Scared of what ? She’s just fourteen ! No kid should have to endure that under the blazing sun ! ] 

Meanwhile , Ferwick sat in front of the screen , his emotions churning .

On that day he had been at school too .

He wasn’t the one who punished Elysia , but Torin had been .

 

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‘ But why doesn’t she call me instead ? Fenwick frowned .

If she’d reached out , maybe I would’ve seen her suffering and treated her better 

Or does she already hate me back then ! Is it because of that misunderstanding a few days prior ! Does Elysia stop sering me as her brother over something so trivial ? Fenwick wondered .

 

huh ! She’d rather stay with a nurse 

Thinking this , Fenwick looked at Torin , his expression twisted into a smirk .

“ Guess we’re outsiders to her now , ho she barely knows than come home to us when she’s sick .

” 

Torin didn’t respond , his focus still on the screen .

He wouldn’t relax until he saw Elysia safe and well again .

 

But the live didn’t grant Torin that peace of mind .

Instead , the scene darkened , leaving everyone puzzled .

 

No one saw what happened that day , and even Torin couldn’t remember clearly 

me out ! Please , let me out ! 

Suddenly , a panicked scream pierced the air , pulling everyone’s attention back to the screen .

“ Let me 

The image shifted, revealing Elysia .

Unfortunately , she renamed to her usual attire .

The thick bangs covered her forehead , freckles scattered across her face , and her school uniform was wrinkled and disheveled 

Right now , Elysia pounded on an iron door , her voice shaking as she called out , “ Why did you he to me ” Torm’s not here , is he ? ” 

Elysia’s words , paired with the bruises visible on her skin , painted a grim picture of the bullying she’d endured 

But who had deceived Elysia into coming here under the pretense of Torin ! 

Hefore anyone could m

ake sense of it , a voice rang out from beyond the door .

“ Dream on , you little bitch .

Why don’t you just go die with your mom , the mistress ? Stop ruining Rowena’s familly !” 

This was followed by a cold laugh Serena continued , “ Oh , and enjoy the little surprise I prepared for you .

Have fun !” 

Soon , a burlap sack was suddenly thrown through the ventilation opening in the iron door .

With a dull chud , the sack landed heavily on the ground .

 

From inside the sack slithered several long , twisting snakes .

Their thin , sinewy bodies swayed as they hissed , crawling closer to Elysia .

 

JAHHHHIPSNAKES ! Damnat I’m terrified 

[ Same ! Blur the screen ! Plur it now ! 

As the serven became pixelated , obscuring most of the sore , Fenwick’s imitation rose .

snupped .

 

.

sshat 

the hellt How are we supposed to watch this ? “ be 

Han ! ses s 

A comment popped up .

[ Didn’t you say you didn’t care earlier .

Mr.

Drayton ! Why so interested not 

Fenwick’s forehead throbbed with frustration , veins visibly pulsing as anger surged through him .

If it weren’t for the screen separating those mocking him , he’d have dragged every last one of them out to shut them up .

 

Tim just curious , that’s all Yes , curious if those snakes a are venomous or not , Fenwick thought .

 

him 

But fate didn’t grans Fenwick the chance to replace out .

The screm abruptly shifted to the view outside the iron door , and the voice they’d just beard ? Tunnistakably belonged to Serena 

Standing beside Serna , Rowena looked visibly distressed .

She bit her lip nervously and said , “ Serena , don’t you think this is a bit much ? After all , she’s still my sister .

” 

Serena , completely unfazed , waved her hand dismissively .

“What’s the big deal Those snakes aren’t even venomous .

A couple of bites won’t kill 

“ Rowena , you’re way too soft .

Someone as lowly as Elysia doesn’t even deserve to step foot in our school , Serena continued .

 

Rowena dabbed at her eyes , sniffling as tears welled up .

“ Buc .

but .

” 

Meanwhile , Rowena’s expression of conflict was so convincing that not only Serena but also the viewers of the live stream were momentarily fooled into believing she might actually feel remone .

 

See ? Rowena’s just that kind – hearted .

She barely does anything wrong and already feels bad about it .

Elysia could never be like that ! ] 

[ Told you I wasn’t wrong about her Rowena , go save Elysia and shut those haters up ! ] 

[ Are Rowena’s fans brain – dead ! After those things , they still can’t see she’s faking it .

Oh , wait , her fans and her brother are cut from the same cloth ] 

Fenwick shouted , his voice ringing out , loud and defensive .

“ Rowena’s not faking it ! She’s always been kind ! ” 

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But as soon as the words left his mouth .

Serena’s voice on the screen cut through , saying , “ What’s wrong , Rowena ! Are you regretting luring her out here ! This was your idea .

The snakes ! You brought them .

Don’t you dare turi me in ? 

No one could’ve predicted that Rowena wasn’t just a bystander or an instigator .

She had been actively involved in the scheme , and not just involved .

She had orchestrated in 

Serena’s revelation hit like a bombshell , the livestream exploding into chaos as viewers reacted with shock and disbelief .

 

At the same time , Fenwick stood frozen , his head spinning “ No way .

Rowena’s terrified of snakes ! How could she have brought them here ! ” 

Torin lowered his head in thought, frowning , Rowena’s fear of snakes is well – known .

And Elysis has once scared her into fainting by leaving one in her path 

But when does this fear begin ! What counts as since she was little ” ? A year old ” Three ? What about thirteen ” 

Suddenly.

Torin’s head shot up .

“ Fenwick ! Isn’t it around this time that Rowena’s fear of snakes started ! ” he asked .

 

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