Chapter 29

Sibel’s POV

As I witnessed Jolie's knees touch the ground, a jolt of shock and anger surged through me. "Jolie!" I called out, my voice filled with disbelief.

"What are you doing?" I demanded, my words tumbling out in dismay. "Don't let them see you like this. It only fuels their arrogance, their belief that we're inferior."

I immediately grasped Jolie's arms, trying to lift her to her feet. But she resisted, her eyes cast downward in defeat.

"No, Jolie, don't give in," I implored, my voice low and urgent. "Stand up, show them we won't be broken."

But she refused to budge, her submission etching a deep sorrow within me. My anger flared, fueled by the injustice and bullying happening before me.

"Sibel, stop it," Jolie pleaded, her voice weak. "I just want... I just want to kneel down, please. Just face the fact."

I looked at her, determined. "No, Jolie, don't kneel down. It will only make them see us as lower."

"Stop this," Jolie said, her eyes locked on mine. "You can't keep strugglin