Deviant: No Longer Human

Chapter 57 - 57: Being Framed? Family Drama? (2)

"I'm sorry, Mom. I-I didn't know what else to do," Wang Jiarong choked out, her guilt weighing heavily on her.

As Wang Xiao observed the situation, he couldn't help but feel a sense of detached amusement.

For the moment, none of the family members were paying him any attention.

He sat back, savouring the temporary respite from the chaos and drama that had unfolded before his eyes.

Xinyue Zhilan led Wang Jiarong to the couch, her arm gently wrapped around her daughter's shoulders. The afternoon sun streamed in through the window, casting a warm and comforting glow over the living room. It was a quiet and serene moment, in stark contrast to the turmoil that had just unfolded.

"Please, have a seat, Jiarong," Xinyue Zhilan said, her voice filled with a mixture of tenderness and determination. She guided her daughter to sit, the soft cushions of the couch providing a sense of security.

Wang Jiarong, her eyes still watery from the emotional rollercoaster she had experienced, hesitated for a moment before finally settling onto the couch.

Xinyue Zhilan, her voice soft but determined, gently coaxed her daughter. "Darling, we can talk this through. But first, we need to understand why you did this."

Wang Jiarong took a deep breath, steadying herself, and began to open up about the painful secret she had been harboring.

With a shaky breath, she began to reveal the painful truth that had driven her to commit the theft. "It's because of a girl at school, Mom... She took pictures of me in the washroom, and now she's blackmailing me. She said she'd show them to everyone if I didn't give her money."

"!!"

Xinyue Zhilan's initial concern transformed into a mix of anger and protectiveness as she absorbed her daughter's words.

She pulled Wang Jiarong closer, her arms wrapped around her, offering a secure and comforting embrace. "I can't believe someone would do this to you, Jiarong. You did the right thing by sharing this with us."

Wang Jiarong, still teary-eyed and shaken, nodded in gratitude for her mother's understanding and support. Her distress had been eased by the weight she had just shared with her family.

The room, which had been filled with tension and uncertainty, now carried a sense of vulnerability and emotional release.

Wang Xiao, who had been a quiet observer throughout the ordeal, couldn't help but be attentive slightly.

His eyes narrowed, as he realized it wasn't just about his sister stealing money to buy jewelleries or something.

As the silence stretched on, Xinyue Zhilan broke free from the embrace with Wang Jiarong, her eyes filled with determination. "We'll deal with this together, sweetheart. First, we need to talk to the school authorities and put an end to this."

Wang Jiarong nodded, her tears slowly subsiding. "Thank you, Mom. I didn't know what else to do."

Xinyue Zhilan, her protective instincts in full force, embraced her daughter once more. "You did the right thing by sharing this, Jiarong. We're here for you, and we'll face this challenge as a family."

Wang Jiarong finally managed a small smile through her lingering tears.

The weight of her secret had been lifted, and she felt a sense of relief in knowing that she had her family's support.

Xinyue Zhilan hesitated for a moment before gently inquiring, "Can you show your phone to us?" She was aware that her daughter's phone might contain private and personal information that Wang Jiarong might be reluctant to share.

Contrary to Xinyue Zhilan's expectations, Wang Jiarong immediately pulled out her phone, her fingers trembling slightly as she opened the chat with the girl who had been blackmailing her. She held it out for her mother to see.

"Feng Xiyi..."

Wang Xiao, who had been observing quietly, couldn't help but stand up and move closer. He took a quick, discreet peek at the phone screen. The name "Feng Xiyi" caught his attention.

With the information in mind, Wang Xiao decided to head back to his room. He felt that he could potentially use this name to conduct some re

It was a joyful and unexpected reunion, one that momentarily diverted Wang Xiao's focus from the tension of his planned confrontation with Feng Xiyi.

Chen Meili disclosed that she had already discussed her decision to leave with Lin Xue, and there had been no objections from the latter.

Wang Xiao absorbed this information, his gaze sweeping the park in search of any signs of Feng Xiyi and Liang Chen's girlfriend.

Then, Chen Meili brought up a topic that left Wang Xiao momentarily taken aback. "Wang Xiao, you haven't been visiting Lin Xue lately. She was asking if everything is fine with you."

Wang Xiao's eyes narrowed, and he contemplated his response.

The true reason for his absence from Velvet Shadows was evident to him: he no longer had the funds to partake in such activities, and he didn't want to face the potential embarrassment.

"I'll visit when I want. Who is she to dictate my schedule?" he retorted, catching Chen Meili off guard.

She placed a hand on his shoulder, restraining a chuckle as she regarded him with amusement. "That's why she calls you a thug. Such a rude man," she commented, shaking her head.

Unbeknownst to her, Wang Xiao's lips twitched, but he was not in the mood for small talk at the moment.