Chapter 7 Menu Alice bowed her head , covering her mouth as she coughed violently . Her thin back hunched over , as if she might cough up her lungs . Calebs tone was harsh . Dont think you can fake illness to avoid consequences ! You were supposed to take care of Chloe , get her water and food . But instead , you let her , a patient , get you lunch ! And not only do you show no gratitude , but you also deliberately tripped Chloe . Have you lost your conscience ? Alice stifled the cough . I didnt push her . She … Are you trying to say that Chloe fell because she couldnt stand ? Do you think Im going to buy such a pathetic excuse ? Do you admit to doing it on purpose ? Alices eyes stung . She straightened up . I dont admit it . With a sharp crack , a slap landed on Alices face , instantly igniting a fiery pain . But no matter how much her face hurt , it couldnt compare to the wound in her heart . The pain left her numb . Caleb , what are you doing ? Noah strode in and pulled Caleb away . Noah , she did something terrible and still wont admit it . I dont have a sister this cruel and unrepentant ! Chloe stood in the doorway , her hand wrapped in bandages , looking pitiful . With red rimmed eyes , she spoke up : Caleb , I said it was my fault . It has nothing to do with Alice . Chloe , youre too kind . I have to teach Alice a lesson ! Just as Caleb prepared to strike again , Jack abruptly pulled out a chair . The screech of metal on the floor cut through the tension . Alice looked up . Jack stood there , expressionless , leaning against the table . His eyes were cold and sharp . family members of the student ? Noah nodded . Yes , were her brothers . you She has a 102.4 degree fever , suspected infection , and needs further examination . Plus , shes hypoglycemic and somewhat malnourished ! Caleb was taken aback . Shes really sick ? Hed thought Alice was faking it to avoid responsibility ! Jacks voice was calm but firm . Perhaps you should get your eyes checked . Its quite obvious . The girls pale face and sickly appearance were hard to miss , werent they ? Caleb sputtered , What do you mean by that ?! Jack frowned , his tone icy . I mean it literally . Even though shes your adopted sister , if you take her in , you have to take responsibility . Upon hearing the word adopted sister , Alices eyes flashed with sarcasm . Noah quickly explained , Shes my biological sister , not adopted . Jack raised an eyebrow . Youd need a magnifying glass to see that . If you hadnt identified yourselves as family , Id have called the police for child abuse ! 22:13 0.0 % < Chapter 7 Menu Seeing Alices swollen face , Calebs tone turned sour : You dont understand . I was teaching her a lesson ! Noah was speechless . Hed assumed Alice was healthy , unlike Chloe , who got sick after falling into the pool . Caleb looked at Jack with disdain . You dont know her . Alice always fakes illness to avoid responsibility . This time , she even deliberately hurt Chloe . Chloes father died saving her . Sometimes I want to rip open her heart and see if its black ! Alices throat burned painfully . She wanted to argue but ended up saying nothing . Even if she spoke up , it wouldnt matter ; they wouldnt believe her anyway . Chloe bit her lip . Its my fault . I shouldnt have gone to class while sick . I shouldnt have tried to get Alice lunch . It is your fault , Jack said coldly . You shouldnt have gone to class while getting an IV drip , and shouldnt have bothered others while sick . Stop acting like your weakness gives you a right . In "The Secret of Nami Sushi" by CrushReel, readers are drawn into a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue surrounding a renowned sushi restaurant. As the story unfolds, secrets hidden within the delicate flavors of Nami Sushi come to light, weaving a web of drama that keeps both the characters and readers on edge. Exploring themes of family, tradition, and the consequences of keeping secrets, this novel delves deep into the intricate relationships between the characters as they navigate through the challenges brought forth by the mysteries lurking beneath the surface of Nami Sushi. With a diverse cast of characters each harboring their own secrets and desires, the story unfolds in unexpected ways, offering readers a fresh perspective on familiar tropes. What sets "The Secret of Nami Sushi" apart is its ability to blend elements of drama and secrecy with a touch of culinary delight, creating a unique reading experience that appeals to audiences of all ages. Dive into this gripping tale available to read at CrushReel and uncover the hidden truths waiting to be revealed within the walls of Nami Sushi.