Chapter 524

"You're just too soft-hearted," the voice on the other end of the line sweetly laughed. "Kids are fragile. Who knows what might happen while she's 'recovering'?"

"The Smith family is big and prestigious, but that child has been spoiled rotten. She's a ticking time bomb, ready to embarrass the family at any moment. Henry is obsessed with keeping up appearances. If something were to happen to her, he might be upset at first, but eventually, he'd probably feel relieved."

Sarah's words hit Wendy like a gut punch, shocking her back to reality.

That day in the bathroom, Wendy hadn't pushed Sarah. Sarah, the one who fell, should have known exactly what happened—she had slipped on her own. Wendy had hoped that Sarah, even if others misunderstood, would clear her name. But hearing Sarah's conversation now, Wendy's world crumbled completely.

For weeks, Wendy endured cold stares, harsh words, and isolation. She finally realized that Sarah would never come to her defense.

Without a sound, Wen