Chapter 1630

Even if Mrs. Bayer had some influence, she couldn't compete against these famous wealthy families on her own. Plus, her son had gotten into trouble with the young Hamerton heiress!

Even if Ruth was slow, she knew what mattered most in this situation. This matter couldn't be smoothed over!

Maisie was there, too. Faced with Mrs. Bayer's irrational behavior, she calmly said, "Mrs. Bayer, it was James who provoked the other children first."

"But my son got beaten up. That's a fact!"

Maisie smiled. "By your reasoning, this should only be children playing around."

Mrs. Bayer was furious. "What kind of teacher are you? How can you say that?"

"When James was causing trouble, that's how you described it. So, I assume that's your logic. Why, Mrs. Bayer? When your son bullies others, it's just children playing, but when someone hits him back, it's their fault? Mrs. Bayer, it seems you have quite the double standard!"

Mrs. Bayer's eyes widened, her chest heaving. She glared at Maisie for a