chapter 79

Their faces were distorted in an ugly expression.Mrs. Bailey raised her hand to slap again.But this time she caught it and threw it away."Only the first time because you took me by shock. I am not a pushover!" Lucy declared."You!"From afar, they heard the sound of police sirens loud and clear.Mrs. Bailey said, "Let me see your attitude now! Once they arrest you, you wouldn't be so arrogant anymore!"Lucy and Molly were stunned and so was the principal. "You called the police!?"Mrs. Bailey smirked. "Of course! Why delay when we have the culprit?"The lead officer stepped out and Mr. Bailey quickly said, "Please arrest this woman! She admitted it herself how she was so angry at Laura for bullying her. We are sure she did something to our Laura to take her revenge!"Molly yelled. "You fools! How could you do that? You don't have any evidence!"The principal was now seriously furious at the couple rather than feeling sorry for them.The officer said, "Please calm down. Tell me everything."When Mrs. Bailey reiterated the incident, his expression turned grave. Lucy said, "Sir, I am innocent!""I understand that we don't have any witness or proof against you, but unfortunately, you are still the prime suspect who has got a motive. Almost forty-eight hours have passed since Laura Bailey's disappearance. I am sorry, but I have to bring you for questioning."She was stunned.Molly protested. "How could you do that?"The principal urgently said, "Sir, this is too much…"The officer-in-charge shook his head. "We are not arresting her or pressing any charges against her. But we will have to do the routine questioning and I hope for cooperation."