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Chapter_32
Sadie’s heart clenched as the painful memories flooded back. She had once trusted Leah completely, thinking of her as a sister, but now, it was clear that trust had been betrayed long ago. Sadie’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Leah, who was now sitting so smugly, practically basking in the new life she had built with Ronan. How quickly Leah had moved on, and how easily she had distanced herself from Sadie once the drama had unfolded.
Sadie’s mind raced, her thoughts dark and jumbled. She wanted to expose Leah for the person she had become, the one who had manipulated her at her lowest, playing her like a pawn in a game Sadie hadn’t even known she was part of. But in that moment, Sadie remembered her children. She couldn’t let this petty feud consume her now. She had to keep her composure, for their sake.
“So, you’ve moved up in the world, haven’t you?” Sadie said, her voice cold and sharp, trying to mask the storm of emotions that threatened to break free. “Mrs. Potter, I see.”
Leah’s smile faltered for just a second, but she quickly recovered, sitting taller in her chair. “I didn’t expect you to be this… defensive about it. But of course, I understand. You’ve been through quite a lot, haven’t you? After everything with Ronan, you must be feeling… well, maybe a little jealous.”
Sadie could feel the sting of Leah’s words, but she refused to let them get under her skin. She focused instead on the boy sitting beside Leah. His haughty expression was all too familiar—the arrogance of a child who had been raised to believe that they could get anything they wanted, no matter the cost. Sadie could tell he had inherited much more than just his father’s looks.
“And this is Billy, I presume,” Sadie said, her voice still calm but with a touch of disdain as she looked at the boy. “The one who supposedly started this whole mess.”
Billy, the little brat, sneered at Sadie and crossed his arms. “Yeah, and I won’t forgive them for what they did. My car window’s broken, and I’m not going to let them off the hook that easily.”
Sadie clenched her fists, trying to keep her temper in check. “Your car window, Billy? So, your whole world revolves around a shattered window, is that it?”
Leah’s eyes flared with anger at Sadie’s words. “What do you know about it? Do you even have the money to pay for this damage? I doubt it. You’re not in a position to be making demands or insults.”
Sadie stood straighter, her expression unwavering. “I’m not here to fight with you over money or insults. But I will not stand by while you teach your son that it’s okay to manipulate and bully people into getting what you want. That’s not how the world works, Leah.”
Leah was about to retort when the principal spoke up, his voice cutting through the tension. “Ladies, please. We’re here to solve the problem, not escalate it further.”
Sadie turned to face the principal, her anger still simmering beneath the surface. “I agree. The situation needs to be resolved. But what exactly do you suggest we do, sir? The claims about my children are serious, and I need to understand exactly how they are being handled.”
The principal sighed and leaned forward. “We will certainly investigate the situation. However, as it stands, Noah and Nathan are being punished for the altercation. We’ll need to speak to the other child involved and their family before making any decisions. As for the window—”
“The window is irrelevant,” Sadie interjected firmly. “We’re not going to let Leah use her son’s tantrum as leverage to get money out of us. If Noah is in the wrong, he’ll be disciplined fairly. But if this is just about bullying and intimidation, that’s where I draw the line.”
Leah glared at Sadie, her nostrils flaring. “You always were so proud, so defiant. You never knew your place. It’s no wonder Ronan chose me instead of you.”
Sadie’s heart dropped at the mention of Ronan’s name, but she refused to show any weakness. “Ronan made his choices long ago. As for me, I’m here for my children. That’s all that matters. So let’s move forward and handle this situation appropriately. I’m not here for drama, Leah. Not now, not ever.”
Leah opened her mouth as if to argue, but Sadie’s cold, unwavering stare silenced her. She wasn’t about to let Leah manipulate the situation any further.
Turning back to the principal, Sadie spoke with authority. “You’ll need to speak to Noah and Nathan, and I’ll ensure they understand the consequences of their actions. As for the window—let’s stick to what’s fair. No more threats, no more games.”
The principal nodded slowly, recognizing Sadie’s resolve. “Understood. We’ll handle this with the proper procedures.”
Sadie took a deep breath, calming the storm inside her. This was far from over, but she wasn’t about to let Leah, or anyone else, dictate her life or the lives of her children.
