Chapter 779

"There are many ways to protect friends."

"I know! But I'm still little, and this was the only way I could think of."

Ian's innocent eyes and childish voice struck my heart. Suppressing my anger, I looked at Mrs. Cornell, who sat watching the police interview.

As a mother herself, Jasmine's mom's eyes reddened. "This sweet child took the blame for your son all this time. How could you be so heartless?"

When Mrs. Cornell tried to defend herself, the principal cut in: "Modern forensics are advanced. Even with deleted security footage, they have other ways to find the truth."

Unlike Ian, Paul acted innocent, protected by his mother's position, claiming he knew nothing.

"Do you like animals?" the officer asked.

"Of course! They're so cute. Doesn't everyone like them?"

"Even frogs and mice?"

Paul answered quickly, "Frogs eat pests, so I like them. But mice spread diseases, so we can't touch them."

"So you can touch frogs but not mice?"

"We can't touch them either! We should prote