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In tears, she held Yasmine's arm tightly, as if it were the only way she could feel secure. Yasmine let Yoselin hold her without resistance but couldn't help wondering what had happened to Yoselin to make her so insecure.
"I'm here. Don't be afraid. I'm here with you," Yasmine said softly.
Yoselin
gradually calmed down, still clinging to Yasmine's arm, and started to look around in fear. Lena sipped her coffee and checked the time. "Ms. Sanchez, it's getting late. Let me take you home."
"Okay, thank you, Yasmine said and got into Lena's car with Yoselin. They soon arrived at Yasmine's apartment building. Before leaving. Lena said. “Ms. Sanchez, a senior of mine who is at the same university as I am will be returning to the country soon. He's a more experienced psychologist than I am. Ell mention you to him, and perhaps he'll reach out to you." "Thank you, Ms. Langston, Yasmine replied sincerely.
Lena closed the car door. But the next second, she rolled down the window and added, "By the way, your paper holds significant value. I've sent my questions and some thoughts on it to your email. Ms. Sanchez, you shouldn't be confined to being just a psychology consultant at Aurelith University-it's a waste of your talents."
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Overwhelmed with feelings, Yasmine watched as the car slowly disappeared. Back home, she first went upstairs to bring Yoselin's favorite books and asked Yoselin to read them. She then sat down on the couch and started applyank you for taking care of Yoselin." Then he placed the file bag on the table and reached for the ointment in Yasmine's hand. ointment to her burn, deliberately keeping her back turned to Yoselin to prevent her from seeing the injury. and ish, Yonas arrived said, "Thank it myself," Yasmine e said, avoiding his outstretched hand.. after Yoselin
Before she could finish, Yonas
"It doesn't hurt anymore, I can app all day and even consulted Lena about her condition. I can't just do nothing." Yonas insisted.
"But
Yasmine had already told Yonas about taking Yoselin to see Lena She smiled and said, "Yoselin is much more stable now. Ms. Langston advised taking her to places where she feels safe, so she can experience the surroundings herself."
"I understand," replied Yonas. Then he suddenly asked, "Xavier hasn't bothered you again, has he?"
Yasmine sho
shook her head. "No, I think he's realized he needs to back off.
"He went to Aurelith University. Mr. Leach just called me, Yonas said, raising an eyebrow.
"Did he go to ask the principal to let go of Helen? He wouldn't be that foolish, would he?" Yasmine said, her eyes filled with disgust.
"He did, but Mr. Leach refused," said Yonas.
At Aurelith University, Xavier left the principal's office with a dark expression. He had said everything he could, but the principal wouldn't budge, not even when he mentioned that their family was on the school's board of directors. He thought, It's clear that the Russell family is determined not to relent. There is nothing I can do, I've done everything need to do.
With no other choice, he thought of Yasmine again, but he already knew her answer from the last time.
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Xavier got into his car, pulled out his phone, and found Yasmine's number. His finger hovered over the call button, but he didn't press it.
His phone suddenly vibrated violently, making his heart **p a beat. It was a call from his mother. He pinched the bridge of his nose, already knowing what she was going to say-she would urge him to hurry and get Helen out.
'But no one knows that I have already exhausted all my options. With that in mind, he sighed and finally answered the call.
"Xavier, what did the principal say? We're members of the school board; how could he not give us any face?" said Selena.
"Mom! We only hold five percent of the shares, while the Russell family holds forty percent, nearly half. How could the principal offend the Russell family for the sake of our family?" said Xavier.
Moreover, there was something he hadn't mentioned. Helen's reputation at school was awful. Leveraging the Flynn family's influence, she often bullied her classmates at school, targeting anyone who displeased her. Some excellent students were even forced to drop out because of her.
The principal had put that very mildly. Previously, he had shielded Helen due to the Flynn family's influence. But now that the Russell family had intervened, there was no way the principal would continue to protect her.
"They're all just bullies who prey on the weak and cowards who fear the strong! What will happen to my poor daughter?" Selena wailed.
Xavier
r's voice turned cold. "You must be more aware than I am of Helen's reputation at school, Mom. It's not like I don't want to help her, but she brought this on herself! You shouldn't have spoiled her so much. This matter ends here. She has to endure whatever suffering she faces. If she doesn't change her ways now, who knows what trouble she'll cause in the future!" you really going to stop helping your sister? Selena asked in disbelief.
"Xavier! Are
"Yes! I won't be coming home for the next few days. If you call me about Helen again, don't bother. Xavier hung up, letting out a weary sigh.
Since the competition yesterday, he had been running around trying to resolve this mess. But after hearing the principal's assessment of Helen, he decided not to help her.
He thought, 'If Helen doesn't change her behavior, she might end up causing even more harm to our family in the future. Her actions have already strained our relationship with the Russell family, and Mr. Leach has made his displeasure with us clear because of this With that in mind, Xavier headed straight to the
incident. This situation can't continue any lon police station to meet Helen and informed her of his decision.
ven if you're sentenced it won't be more than twenty days of detention. You've He said, "I consulted a lawyer. He said that never suffered much in your life, which is why you've become so bold and reckless. Take this time to reflect and change your ways!" He had consulted a lawyer and knew that Helen's theft of the competition test papers wasn't enough to constitute a crime and that the injuries caused by pouring hot water on Yasmine did not reach the level of a minor injury as defined by law. Therefore, even if they pursued the matter, the legal action would only be considered a violation, not a criminal offense.
Helen's eyes widened. She suddenly stood up and slammed her hands on the table, Xavier! Are you really going to leave me to fend for myself? I'm your sister! What about Mom? Did she agree to you not helping me?"
I've already talked to Mom. Whether she agrees or not, I don't know, but you should think hard about what you've done If you still can't realize your mistakes, don't bother coming back to us again. I won't let you continue to disgrace us!" Xavier said coldly. "You think I'm a disgrace? I'm your sister! How could you say that about me? It's that b**h Yasmine who's deliberately framing me! I wouldn't be in this mess if it weren't for her! Instead of scolding her, you're scolding me? I'm telling Mom! Helen glared at Xavier, her eyes bloodshot. (GProperty belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
She had been waiting in the detention center for good news, only to receive the shocking news that her brother wasn't going to get her out.
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Xavier's face darkened. The principal told me the general details of what you did at school. Do you think we sent you to behave like that? Helen, I don't care about your grades, but you should at least maintain our family's reputation. But look at what you've done!"
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