Chapter 86

I stood there, frozen in shock, as Eleanor's hand made contact with my cheek. The slap stung, and I felt a surge of pain and surprise. I couldn't believe what was happening.

I gasped as I held onto my swollen cheeks.

"Miss Eleanor!" I muttered, trying to process what was happening, but before I could even react, Eleanor slapped me again on the other cheek. I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me.

The other girls in the room were stunned, their eyes wide with shock, but they didn't move or say a word. They just watched, frozen in silence, as Eleanor's anger unfolded.

"You bloody thief!" Eleanor sneered, her voice venomous, as she grabbed me by the hair and pulled me out of the room. I stumbled, trying to keep up with her, but she was too strong. She slammed me onto the ground, and I felt a jolt of pain as my knees hit the hard floor.

I was confused, disoriented, and scared. What was going on? Why was Eleanor accusing me of being a thief? I hadn't done anything wrong.

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