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Leah’s face reddened with anger at Sadie’s words, but she quickly masked it with a forced smile. “You’re delusional if you think I’ll believe your children over mine. My Billy wouldn’t lie, and neither would I. I’ve raised him properly, unlike some people.”
Sadie’s patience was wearing thin, but she kept her composure. “If your son is so innocent, Leah, then why didn’t he deny Noah’s version of events? He didn’t even try to defend himself when Noah spoke up. Instead, he sat there, smug and untouchable. The evidence is clear. My children didn’t instigate this, and if anything, Billy’s behavior was the catalyst for all of this.”
Leah clenched her fists, but Sadie wasn’t done. “You and your husband want to play this game, but I’m not backing down. Not anymore. If your son truly believes he can intimidate mine into apologizing for something they didn’t do, he’s sorely mistaken.”
The teacher, looking nervous, shifted in her seat as the tension between the two women mounted. “I-I understand your frustration, Mrs. Potter,” she stammered. “But perhaps we should all take a moment to calm down and…”
“No,” Sadie cut her off, her voice steady but filled with authority. “We won’t be swept under the rug like this. I’m not here to negotiate with threats or intimidation. My children have rights, and I’m here to protect them.”
Leah’s smug expression faltered for a moment, and her eyes flicked nervously toward the door as if expecting her husband to burst in at any moment. Sadie could feel the power shifting in her favor.
“Let’s get this straight,” Sadie continued, her gaze unwavering. “You claim my children broke your car window, and maybe they did. But they didn’t do it intentionally, and it was Billy’s actions that led to the situation. If anyone should be apologizing here, it’s your son.”
Leah’s lips curled into a thin, bitter smile. “And you think that’s enough to escape paying for damages? What are you going to do, call the police? Because I will.”
“I’ll do whatever is necessary to ensure my children aren’t bullied or falsely accused,” Sadie shot back. “And that includes calling the police if I need to. But first, I suggest we let the facts speak for themselves.”
Billy, still quiet, glanced at Sadie with a mix of confusion and defiance, but his mother’s influence was too strong. He wasn’t going to back down just yet.
Sadie turned back to the principal, who was watching the exchange with increasing concern. “I think it’s clear now that there’s more to this situation than what’s been presented. The evidence, the statements from the children, and the behavior of both sides will tell the full story. Let’s handle this fairly, with all the facts, instead of rushing to judgment because of a misplaced sense of entitlement.”
The principal shifted uncomfortably, clearly regretting his previous stance. “You’re right, Mrs. Potter. We will conduct a thorough investigation. I apologize for jumping to conclusions.”
“Good,” Sadie replied, her tone resolute. “And when your investigation is over, I expect a full, fair resolution. No more favoritism, no more threats, just the truth.”
Leah, now visibly seething, stood up from her chair, her eyes flashing with fury. “This isn’t over, Sadie. Not by a long shot. We’ll see who gets the last word.”
Sadie didn’t flinch. “You may have won some battles, Leah, but I’ll win this one. For my children’s sake, I won’t back down. Not now, not ever.”
As Leah stormed out, taking her son with her, Sadie allowed herself a moment to breathe. It wasn’t over yet, and she knew there was still a long road ahead, but for the first time in a long while, she felt empowered. She had stood up for her children, for herself, and for the truth.
Turning to Noah and Nathan, Sadie smiled warmly. “You did the right thing, both of you. I’m proud of you.”
The boys grinned, their faces lighting up with relief. “Thanks, Mommy.”
With a final glance at the principal and teacher, Sadie left the room, ready to face whatever came next, but knowing she had done what was necessary to protect her family.
