At Wiltspoon School, a convoy of cars turned off the highway and stopped a few hundred feet from the school gate. A bodyguard exited the first vehicle, opened the rear door, and said solemnly, “Ms. Newman, we’ve arrived at Wiltspoon School.”
Camryn silently reached for the white cane beside her, her hand brushing against several gifts on the seat. Mrs. Newman had prepared these gifts, but Camryn had no idea what they were. She had been picked up by Mrs. Newman at the florist.
The second vehicle belonged exclusively to Mrs. Newman. She pressed the window button and signaled to the bodyguard. As he approached, she instructed, “Tell her to walk straight for about a thousand feet from where she gets out; the first store on her left is Serenity’s bookstore.”
The bodyguard acknowledged her request respectfully. By the time he returned to the car, Camryn had already made her way out, carefully clutching the gifts. Standing there, she struggled to orient herself.
Camryn had completed her middle school education at Wiltspoon School but had not graduated, as she transferred to a special needs school after losing her sight. It had been a decade since her last visit to Wiltspoon School. She had heard that the school had expanded significantly, with many new classrooms and dormitories constructed. Wiltspoon School had become one of the leading institutions in the area.
She recalled that there were numerous shops located in front of the school. It was rumored that those who managed to set up businesses there were not ordinary individuals; they had influential connections. Not everyone could establish a store in that prime location.
Serenity had successfully opened a bookstore there a couple of years ago. Could she have connections to the Yorks?
“Ms. Newman, the bookstore…”
is about a thousand feet from here. The first store on your left is the bookstore.” The bodyguard conveyed Mrs. Newman’s message to Camryn. “Camryn, remember what I told you: plead for mercy on behalf of your sister. Regardless of Carrie’s mistake, she is still your biological sister!” Mrs. Newman reminded Camryn coldly.
Mrs. Newman and her husband requested a meeting with Zachary at York Corporation, but he declined to meet with them. They were hesitant to call Serenity without Zachary’s permission, fearing he might become enraged. If that occurred, their beloved daughter would remain in custody.
Mrs. Newman felt compelled to rely on her disdained elder daughter. “I’ll apologize to Mrs. York, but I can’t guarantee she’ll forgive Carrie.” Camryn was willing to go simply because she believed she was the reason for the rift between Serenity and Carrie.
Mrs. Newman instructed her to plead for mercy on her sister’s behalf, and Camryn complied. She also wanted to apologize to Serenity for involving her in this situation.
“You must ensure that Serenity forgives your sister and abandons the idea of pressing charges against Carrie. Otherwise, your sister’s life will be ruined,” Mrs. Newman insisted. She believed she could reunite with her daughter after the latter’s fifteen-day detention. However, if Serenity decided to pursue charges against Carrie, it would lead to a conviction and ruin Carrie’s life.
“If Serenity refuses to forgive Carrie and considers pressing charges, you must continue to plead with her. You should kneel and beg until she promises to forgive. Remember, you are the reason for this problem!” While speaking, Mrs. Newman glared at Camryn with resentment. Despite being her biological daughter, Mrs. Newman had little affection for Camryn. Back then,
She had a strong urge to strangle Camryn, but it was her current husband who intervened.