Chapter 0033

Judys POV

When I first realized Carol was no longer my friend , back in middle school , it was a few days after the spelling bee contest .

She only missed one letter in the word Necessary and it cost her the competition .

It was only a small competition for middle schoolers , but she took it to heart , and she never forgave me for taking the prize from her .

She acted like she was still my friend though ; she congratulated me and even hugged me .

The school was going to host a mock ceremony for the reward a couple of days later .

My adoptive mother had me wear a pretty dress and even helped me write a speech .

Not many people know this about me , but I suffer from a condition called dyslexia .

Reading and writing was difficult for me .

I often get my letters mixed up ; reading out loud during school was a complete nightmare for me .

entire life .

Most knew I had trouble reading out loud , but they never understood why .

I hid this condition my I prepared for months for this spelling bee , and I wasnt expecting to win .

Thanks to years of training and therapy , I can manage my dyslexia way better now .

It only made me work that much harder and I managed to hide my condition from almost everybody .

The only ones who knew about this disorder were Nan who had been my best friend since elementary school , my adoptive parents , and unfortunately Ethan .

I confessed it to him after he marked me .

I didnt want there to be secrets between us .

Carol , like the rest of the school , only knew that I had trouble reading and writing , but she didnt know the reason .

She also knew how hard I prepared for that spelling bee because we often trained together .

After I won , she spent time with me while I repeatedly went over the speech my mother and I made for the award ceremony .

I had a bit of trouble reading it out loud , but I eventually got it down and I was confident in my ability to read it in front of others .

When I was announced as the spelling bee winner during the mock award ceremony , and was about to make my speech , I noticed that every word on the paper differed .

Someone had switched it out and made most of the words unreadable .

I stood in front of the school , stuttering over each word and struggling to comprehend what was on the paper .

I had never been more embarrassed .

The kids were brutal and started to laugh ; my eyes found Carols , and she smirked at me .

At that moment , I knew this was her doing .

Then , some of the new friends she made walked up to me and dumped a bucket of glue on my head .

Before the principal could intervene , it was Carol who stood in front of me .

You stole my prize .noveldrama

You dont deserve to win .

I saw your notebook .

You had every word written down and memorized .

You cheated ! She sneered .

Then slje threw handfuls of glitter at me , branding me as a cheater .

I didnt cheat … I only studied .

She could have done the same thing .

I needed the extra help , and I utilized the material given to me .

The entire school erupted in laughter and chanted that I was a cheater .

They also made fun of me for not being able to read .

The principal ushered Carol and her friends away , and Nan came to my side to help and defend me .

Nan was already my friend prior to this , but that was the day she became my truest best friend .

That was also the day I told her about my dyslexia .

Carol only got a slap on the wrist because of her famous mother and rich father , Chapter 0033 I vowed to never feel that vulnerable again .

My parents got the into therapy sessions where they helped me with my condition and I studied twice as hard every single day .

I hadnt thought about that day in a long time .

But as I stood in the middle of the stage , staring at all my peers , they were all silently watching me , wondering what I would do at that moment .

Would I defend myself ? Would I tell Carol that I deserved this scholarship ? I was speechless , just like that of the spelling bee ceremony Carol , this is quite a serious accusation , the dean said , folding his arms across his chest .

This is hardly the time and place for a scene .

I have proof that Judy doesnt deserve this reward , Carol said , stopping next to me .

She is a fake … a fraud .

I was stunned and speechless .

I know everybody was waiting for me to say something in my own defense , but I couldnt .

I was numb and confused .

I couldnt believe this was happening.

The dean also seemed to be at a loss .

He soon cleared his throat and straightened his posture .

How about we speak in my office , he finally stated .

It would be better if we did this more privately .

Fine by me , Carol said , narrowing her eyes as she glared at me .

I would be happy to show you the proof .

The dean nodded and ushered us out of the ceremony room .

He paused by his assistant who was watching us with large eyes .

He whispered something to her , and she nodded her understanding .

I followed the dean , keeping my head low as everyone murmured around me .