Female Novel
Chapter 148
Chapter 148
“I’m transferring to Class One,” Madelyn casually announced, standing up and heading over to thewater cooler to fill a cup and take her medicine.
The classroom immediately erupted into noisy chatter at her words, with some of the remarks borderingon mockery.
“Is that for real? If she can get into Class One through cheating, how long can she stay? The workloadin Class One is heavy. I bet she’ll crawl back here in three days.”
“Exactly! It’s not easy to cheat your way into a new class!”
“I’d rather be dead than do what she did.”
Hearing these comments, Serena defended Madelyn, “Who says Madelyn cheated? Did any of you seeit? Don’t forget, you all saw Madelyn’s math paper-it was all correct. Blaming others for
your own poor grades, it’s you who should be ashamed. You can’t stand it when others succeed.”
‘My math paper?’ Madelyn’s gaze shifted to Jadie, who sat in front of Forrest, giving her an innocentand guilty look. Madelyn said nothing and returned to her seat. She was already transferring classes;there was no point in arguing. She did not need Serena’s defense, or anyone else’s. Gathering herbelongings and books, Madelyn then left the classroom.
“Madelyn!”
Jadie rose to her feet, intending to follow, but her deskmate held her back.
“Leave her alone, we’re about to start class.”
Timothy, leaning back in his chair with his foot hooked on the desk, peered past Forrest at
Adrian, whistling to catch his attention. Adrian looked over.
Timothy raised an eyebrow. “Is she really going to Class One?”
Adrian shrugged, as if to say, “Why are you asking me? How should I know?”
“Quiet!”
The commotion woke Forrest up, who then roared in annoyance. The classroom quickly quieted, andhe noticed Madelyn’s now-empty, neatly arranged desk from the corner of his eye. Forrest kicked thechair away forcefully, punched the door, and stormed out.
“Forry, where are you going? Class is starting!” Timothy tried to follow Forrest, but Adrian held himback. “Why are you stopping me?” Timothy asked.
Adrian spoke, “Don’t mess with it.”novelbin
Timothy protested, “Mess with what? We’re a team. If Forrest isn’t here, why should we stay
in class?”
Adrian replied coolly, “Going after him will only get you beaten. Forget it. I won’t stop you.”
Timothy sat down in Forrest’s vacated seat. “What’s that supposed to mean? Explain it to me. I don’tunderstand.”
Adrian simply said, “Idiot.”
By the time the bell signaling the start of class rang, Madelyn had already reached the first floor.Suddenly, Forrest emerged from a corner, blocking her path. The classroom was air- conditioned, yethe stepped outside wearing just a black sweater, his entire neck exposed to the chill. Madelyn steppedaside, thinking she was blocking his way. She descended the stairs. and walked past him.
“Madelyn, you’re pretty brave.” Forrest pulled a cigarette from his pocket, placed it in his mouth, and litit. He exhaled a puff of white smoke and asked nonchalantly, “You think this is over?”
Madelyn slowed her pace and stopped. “I’m leaving Class Six, no longer in your way, isn’t that good?Forrest, I owe you nothing.”
Forrest chuckled. “You don’t owe me anything, but those Jardins do. You’re with them, how could Ipossibly let you off? Since you’re transferring, why not just drop out altogether?”
‘Is Forrest insane?’ Madelyn thought. “Soon, Forrest, you won’t see me anymore,” Madelyn repliedsolemnly, then quickly added, “We’re having exams soon, you’d better go back and study.”