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CHAPTER 360
~Dristan's POV~
I shut my door, leaning against it, my chest aching with emotions I couldn't quite name, but they were close to a mix of anger, hurt, and betrayal.
They thought I did it.
They actually thought I hurt Marianne. When Principal Whitmore showed me her picture, I realised her instantly.
She was the Merchant's daughter, the girl whose father had taken Valerie's necklace.
Back then, all I spared her was a glance, and in fear, she had released the necklace to me.
My mind drifted back to earlier this morning.
I had arrived at school quickly in hopes of making plans for my Guild members for our training plan today, but the next thing I knew, I got a call from Principal Whitmore.
My thoughts hadn't drifted to this situation when her name flashed across my phone screen. My first thought was probably another drill.