Chapter 32 Reunite
After hanging up, Sadie felt as if a heavy hammer, anxiety and unease intertwining had struck her heart. She quickly rushed back to the security department, changed into more convenient clothes, and silently reminded herself to stay calm before heading to Rainbow Kindergarten.
As she arrived, Sadie almost flew through the doors, her mind consumed by worry for her children. She headed directly to the principal's office, and as she pushed open the door, she was greeted by the sound of a heated argument.
"These two kids not only beat up my son, but they also smashed my car window. This matter cannot be taken lightly!" The sharp, forceful voice filled the room with an air of authority.
Sadie's heart sank. She looked up to see a well-dressed woman angrily accusing Principal Todd Bailey. She sat regally on a sofa chair, legs crossed, with two bodyguards flanking her, exuding superiority.
The boy seated next to her wore a fine suit. His expression was arrogant, and he pouted with his chin lifted high.
The boy seemed familiar, but Sadie couldn't immediately place him.
"Mrs. Potter, please remain calm. We will definitely provide you with a satisfactory explanation," Todd's voice was tinged with exasperation as he tried to appease Leah.
"An explanation?" Leah's voice was acerbic and shrill. "Billy is hurt, and my car window is shattered. A $20,000 compensation barely covers the emotional damage, let alone the physical damages."
Sadie's heart tightened as she stepped forward.
Sarah Bell, seeing Sadie, seemed to find a glimmer of hope and pulled her in front of Leah and Todd.
"Mr. Bailey, Ms. Roth is here," Sarah said.
Before Todd could address her, Noah and Nathan darted toward Sadie, clutching her hands. Their identical faces were filled with grievance. "Mommy!" they called out.
"Oh, Ms. Roth, thank goodness you're here." Todd's stare was piercing as he addressed Sadie coldly, "Your kids broke school rules, assaulted a classmate, and damaged the window of a Bentley. What do you propose we do?"
"I'll take responsibility, but I need to understand the truth first," Sadie's voice held firm, even as she fought to contain her inner turmoil.
"The truth?" Leah scoffed, her tone dripping with disdain. "Your ill-mannered brats assaulted my son. What else do you need to know?"
"Watch your mouth!" Sadie snapped back.
"Who do you think you are, talking to me like that?" Leah turned, her gaze landing on Sadie. Surprise flickered across her eyes before being replaced by a sneer.
"Well, Sadie, I never expected to see you here." Her voice cut like a knife. "I didn't realize these two brats were yours."
Leah, Sadie's cousin, a shadow always eager to please, vanished when Sadie's world crumbled.
Leah smirked maliciously. "It's only been four years, and you have the nerve to show your face? After your scandals, I thought you'd never come back. And now you have three illegitimate children? What a pathetic sight. Did you know? Just a month after you disappeared, Ronan and I got married."
Sadie's face drained of color. The painful memories of four years ago flooded her senses.
Back then, during what was supposed to be their engagement ceremony, Ronan's mother publicly announced the cancellation. Ronan was blindsided, and Sadie had stormed off in a fit of anger and humiliation.
Leah had told her to find a man to make Ronan jealous so he would confront his family. In a moment of desperation, Sadie agreed, and Leah orchestrated everything.
The cold, calculated betrayal hit Sadie like a wave, making it hard to breathe. It was clear now—everything had been Leah's premeditated scheme.
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