Chapter 109 Get Your Eyes Checked
Charmaine scanned the room, her expression betraying a hint of surprise.
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Just a few days ago, Leah, Veronica, and Celeste were the undeniable queens of the class, always surrounded by others seeking their approval or vying for attention. Today, however, the scene had shifted.
Celeste, who had been absent for a few days, had returned, but something was noticeably off.
Her usual spot within the group was vacant.
Instead, she was seated alone at the front of the classroom, her choice to isolate herself making it clear that she was distancing from the others.
Leah immediately tensed upon seeing Charmaine. Every muscle in her body stiffened as if on instinct.
The previous day, Daniel had been chasing after Charmaine, and Milo had punched him for it. Leah had a perfect opportunity to confront Charmaine and humiliate her as Daniel’s girlfriend, but Milo had ruined everything, and she didn’t dare to pick fights with Charmaine now.
Leah couldn’t even look at Charmaine directly, sneaking only occasional glances from the corner of her eye.
Charmaine took her usual seat without a care, not even acknowledging Leah. This calmed Leah’s nerves a bit.
Leah was starting to think that she was overthinking.
Even if Milo returned everything to Charmaine, what harm could it do?
Just by shedding a few tears, Milo promised he would keep this a secret.
Charmaine might cry or make a scene, but who would believe her?
Charmaine could never guess that the things Milo returned were meant to drain her luck anyway.
Charmaine opened her textbook and began reading, the classroom buzzing with quiet conversations around her.
After a moment, someone sat down beside her.
Celeste had moved from across the room to sit next to Charmaine. Charmaine, glancing at her, coolly remarked, “You really adore Leah, don’t you? She made you take the fall for her, and now you’re still willing to be her lapdog, going after me?”
Celeste’s lips curled into a bitter smile, her voice laced with venom. “I’m ready to bite someone, alright–but it’s those two traitors who put me in this mess!”
Charmaine raised an eyebrow, her tone still indifferent. “Then go ahead. Why are you sitting here with me?”
Celeste leaned in, her voice urgent. “Charmaine, you hate Leah and Veronica too, don’t you?” Her eyes were filled with a pleading intensity, as if she were desperate for some kind of affirmation.
Charmaine wasn’t interested in getting involved in the drama of these three so–called BFFs.
She met Celeste’s gaze with a flat expression and replied, “I hate you too.”
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Chapter 109 Get Your Eyes Checked
Celeste froze, her face turning red as the words struck her like a slap.
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She remembered how, under Leah’s subtle influence, she had made Charmaine her enemy, believing that tearing her down was the best course of action.
Time and again, she had created problems with Charmaine, gaining a reputation as reckless and foolish, while Leah hid behind her innocent facade, shedding tears to gain sympathy.
That was how it escalated to this point–no matter how hard she tried to explain, no matter how much she pleaded her case, everyone believed she was holding a grudge against Charmaine for repeatedly being humiliated and was now resorting to underhanded tricks to retaliate. Meanwhile, Leah, the true culprit, had washed her hands of it all and continued to play the role of the kind and innocent victim!
The thought made Celeste’s fists clench and her teeth grind in frustration.
She knew she had no business approaching Charmaine like this, but who else could she turn to?
Without another word, Celeste lowered her head, but she wasn’t done yet.
For the rest of the day, Celeste shadowed Charmaine wherever she went, even following her into the bathroom.
With no hint of shame, Celeste boldly remarked, “I have what you have, and I also have what you don’t. Why are you so afraid of me looking?”
Charmaine sighed in frustration.
At lunch, Charmaine finally found a quiet corner with a single empty seat. Just as she was about to settle in, Celeste appeared like a shadow once again.
Milo, without hesitation, dismissed the student sitting nearby and cleared the area. He took a seat and, as soon as he did, Celeste slid into the seat next to him.
The two locked eyes for a moment, and then Milo, ever cautious, spoke with suspicion, “What’s going on? Why do you keep following my sister?”
Celeste, her patience with Leah wearing thin and her disdain for Milo just as strong, shot back, “Milo, maybe you should get your eyes checked. Your sister’s over there!”
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