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Chapter 23: Perfect Act

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Hazel’s POV

I couldn't even find my voice to defend myself. What could I possibly tell Johnson and Marcus had happened?

Their eyes darted between Tiffany curled up on the floor, with blood dripping from her palm, and me sitting frozen at the corner. Johnson muttered something under his breath to Marcus before rushing to Tiffany.

“What the hell happened here?” Johnson inquired but his voice was already accusing.

“She pushed me!” Tiffany cried, pointing at me with her good hand, tears streaming
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