Chapter 6 Menu Once she arrived at school, she headed straight to the senior classroom. As soon as she walked in, the previously noisy classroom fell silent. News of Aliceâs online tirade had spread like wildfire. Everyone was questioning whether she had lost her mind.
âI wonder what got into Alice. Sheâs completely given up,â a student whispered. âI think sheâs just stopped pretending now that her reputation is ruined. Thatâs the real Alice,â another chimed in.
Alice heard the whispers around her but didnât care. She dropped her backpack and laid her head down on the desk to sleep.
The entire morning passed with her in slumber. After school let out for lunch, Chloe entered the classroom. With an IV drip in hand, her drew instantly sympathy and her from appearance concern Alice frowned and shifted her position to continue sleeping.
classmates.
Before long, someone pounded on her desk. Alice lifted her head, her eyes sharp and filled with anger. She saw Chloe standing in front of her, flanked by her little minions, who looked impatient.
Alice squinted. These two were Chloeâs followers, notorious for spreading rumors and bullying her, even fabricating evidence to complain to her brothers.
it for Donât be angry, Chloe spoke softly,âAlice, what do you want for lunch? Let me get you. okay?â
Alice replied coldly, âNo need.â
Minion One shot back angrily,âAlice, donât push your luck! Chloeâs a patient!â âExactly, you should take care of Chloe at school!
Sheâs sick because of you!â Chloe weakly coughed.âPlease donât say that; I can take care of myself. Iâve always been independent. Donât say anything else, youâll upset her.â
âChloe, youâre too kind. Thatâs why you get bullied.â
out, over, stand to Alice felt her patience wearing thin and stood up, ready to leave the classroom. Just as she stepped IV causing the Chloe suddenly rushed truly remarkable a topple over.
coincidence.
Chloe fell onto the broken glass. What The classroom erupted into chaos, and Aliceâs head throbbed from the noise. Just as she opened her mouth to say something, everything went black, and she fainted.
When Alice came to, the smell of disinfectant filled her nostrils. Was this the school infirmary?
âTemperature 102.4 degrees. Holding on for so long? Are you trying to experience human high temperatures?â
Alice turned her head and saw a tall, slender man in a white coat, wearing a mask, with an icy demeanor. She remembered him;
he was the new school doctor, handsome enough to attract the attention of many girls, but with a particularly sharp tongue.
He didnât stay long before leaving.
Alice sat up, feeling much better. The IV had done its job.
She lowered her eyelids, âCan I leave now?â
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Meres âWait for your family. I donât want to be responsible if you die on the way.â Dr. Jackâs voice was nonchalant.
Aliceâs voice was hoarse.âI have no family.â
As soon as she said that, Calebâs anxious voice echoed from outside, âChloe, are you alright? How did you get hurt so badly?â
âCaleb, itâs just a minor scrape. Donât blame Alice. It was my fault for being clumsy and knocking over the IV stand.â
Minion One chimed in, âThatâs not how it went down! Chloe went to help Alice get lunch, but Alice refused and then deliberately tripped her. We all saw it!â
Minion Two echoed, âExactly! Chloe is sick, yet she was still thinking about Alice not eating. And Alice pushed her down like that!â
anger flared up. His voice, strained with rage, boomed, âWhereâs Alice? Upon hearing this, Calebâs Get out here! How dare you let Chloe get you lunch? Her father should have let you die in that car crash, so you wouldnât torture his daughter!â
After hearing those words, Alice smirked, a mocking smile creeping onto her face. Just like in her past life, whatever Chloe said was gospel.
Alice the next moment, the looked up, her was yanked open forcefully. beside Alice curtain white, looking sickly. chapped and face pale, lips chapped âAlice...â Caleb saw her condition, and the rest of his words caught in his throat.