Chapter 46 Alice heard Chloes voice and instinctively frowned . Chloe had already scurried under her umbrella , holding her backpack over her head to shield herself from the rain , her expression innocent . I lent my umbrella to a classmate . Can we walk together ? No. Alice turned and walked away , giving Chloe no chance to respond . Chloe stood there in disbelief , quickly getting soaked by the downpour . She couldnt believe that with so many people watching , Alice actually dared to reject her ! Chloes expression darkened significantly ; she had hoped to use this moment to mend their relationship . After all , she had noticed changes in Noah and Luke , and a sense of crisis was creeping in . If Alice really got coaxed back into the family fold , would there still be a place for her in the Welch family ? That was why she wanted to coexist peacefully with Alice . But Alice was ruthless . Well , she wouldnt be nice anymore . Inside the luxury car parked nearby , Andrew observed the scene unfolding not far got some spunk , rejecting her like that . Alices Jacks gaze was deep . You cant be too much of a saint in this world . Everything Alice had gone through was because of Chloe . Those brothers were blind , but this girl , Chloe , was no pushover either . Alice returned to class , hanging her umbrella in the back . Soon , Chloe , drenched to the bone , stumbled back into the classroom , looking utterly miserable . The teacher couldnt help but ask , Chloe , didnt you bring an umbrella ? Youre soaking wet ! Youll catch a cold . Chloes face was pale.Im fine . Her sidekick immediately started gossiping . Its all Alices fault ! She abandoned Chloe and left her in the rain ! So inconsiderate ! Alice felt her irritation rising . Here we go again . But before she could say anything , the class monitor spoke up first . I clearly saw Chloe lend her umbrella to someone else and then insist on squeezing under Alices umbrella . But Alice didnt want to share ; whats wrong with that ? The sidekick retorted , In this downpour , even if Alice didnt want to , she shouldnt have left Chloe ! The monitor countered , But Chloe could have shared an umbrella with the person she lent hers to ! Why did she have to force her way under Alices umbrella , knowing Alice didnt like her ? Then she turns around and accuses Alice of abandoning her . Whos really being morally manipulative here ? The monitors solid argument laid out the whole situation clearly . Alice was a bit surprised ; the monitor had seen everything and even defended her . After all , she hadnt had many friends before . The sidekick was speechless . Still , Alice abandoning her was wrong ! Chloe was taken aback that someone was actually standing up for Alice ; she had always been isolated in class . Chloe gave the teacher a knowing look . Teacher , Im really fine . Its a misunderstanding . Chapter 46 The teacher coughed . Okay , lets begin class . Chloe was left standing there , not expecting the teacher to drop the subject . How infuriating ! This wasnt how she envisioned things going ! After class , Alice immediately headed to the restroom . Emerging from a stall , she saw the sidekick whispering . The restroom fell silent as Alice appeared . The sidekick sneered , Some people act righteous even when theyre wrong . She thinks shes superior because she comes from a wealthy family . Whats there to be proud of ? The person even splashed water on Alice intentionally . Alice was already annoyed because of her period , and now someone was getting in her face . The sidekick screamed . What are you doing ?! Alices eyes narrowed , her whole demeanor radiating low pressure . Next time , Ill pour water down your throat and wash your foul mouth ! She advanced , the sidekick backing away . Since you know Im a member of the Welch family , mind your manners , or Ill report your cheating evidence to the school . Chloe might get away with it , but you wont . The other sidekick hadnt returned to school after the cheating scandal . Alices face was pale , her whole vibe was volatile The sidekick was so scared she bolted . and unapproachable . Finally , Alice left the restroom , and the class monitor , Jane , approached her . Alice , if Chloe complains to the teacher , I can back you up . Its the sidekick who started the insults Alices expression softened . Thank you . She hadnt wanted to deal with them . But some people needed a lesson . Jane pushed her glasses up . Im sorry . We were all fooled by Chloes act , we isolated you . Everyone thought Alice was a bad person . Alice replied coolly , Its all in the past . It was true that because of Alice , she had no friends in class . She had a lot on her plate now and no time to dwell on that . When Alice returned to the classroom , she didnt even glance at Chloe . Her words to the sidekick . were a warning for Chloe . The heavy rain poured all day . When school ended , Jack texted Alice to wait for him . Alice opened her umbrella and headed straight to the infirmary . But she didnt expect to find Chloe lying on a bed , getting an IV . Shouldnt she have been taken home ? Jack was nearby , adjusting the IV bag . When he saw Alice , he said , Wait a sec . Alice nodded . Chloe , looking pale , spoke up , Alice , youre here . Noah said hed pick me up but hasnt . Can you call him ? Alice pursed her lips . Dont you have hands ? 2 Chloe , are you okay ? Luke rushed in , and upon seeing Chloe on the bed , frowned at Alice . Chloes sick ! Is it really that hard to help her make a call ? You might have issues with us , but Chloe owes you nothing . Hed heard Alices cold refusal . Alice was used to his accusations . But Jack interrupted , Isnt it your irresponsibility ? 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