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Everyone condemned me. Even the judge and
jury looked at me with anger.
David sat quietly, idly playing with his
bracelet.
The case was clear: I, abusing my status, had
bullied Lily.
The judge, grim, asked if I pleaded guilty.
I didn’t argue or object; I pleaded guilty.
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The judge sentenced me to three years
imprisonment, suspended for one year.
The courtroom erupted in cheers. My parents
looked relieved.
Lily wept; Mark comforted her.
Hell Hal
Just as the judge was about to adjourn, David
stood, appealing.
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Everyone was surprised, but it was legal. The
court had to accept.
While escaping immediate prison, I wasn’t
happy.
David was Lily’s boyfriend. He had his
reasons…
The trial was online.
Unsurprisingly, public opinion overwhelmingly
favored Lily. I was widely vilified and
cyberbullied.
Back at the diner, the owner told me to leave,
throwing my belongings onto the street.
“Rachel, I felt sorry for you, homeless and
alone, letting you work here.”
“I fed you, gave you shelter.”
“But you’re a monster!”
“You bullied your family, trying to kill your
sister.‘
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“I was wrong about you. Here’s your pay. Get
lost!”
Tears welled, but I couldn’t explain.
Even my suffering couldn’t be heard.
The world had abandoned me.
As I gathered my things, onlookers pointed
and whispered.
“Isn’t this the girl who bullied her sister?” “Yes, it’s all over the internet.”
“She’s pretty, but cruel.”
“As the saying goes, women are the most
venomous.”
“She’s barely an adult. Could she have been
framed?”
“No way. See the trial video.”
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“Her acts were horrific.”
“Her parents wouldn’t accuse her unless it
was true.”
“Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.”
“She’ll be in jail soon.
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“That’s where she belongs. Life
imprisonment!”
