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Chapter 8 The Chaos in the Classroom

Author: Dark Attack
"If I were her, I'd probably pretend to be mute and stay silent for years too. That voice is enough to make anyone want to gouge their own ears out!"

My desk was kicked over, sending all the books scattering across the floor.

Alice yanked my hair hard, then she raised her hand and slapped me across the face. "I'm talking to you, Summer! Your mute act is over, and now you're deaf? Can't hear anyone, right?"

I shoved her with all my strength. "Let go of me!"

I didn't expect that to trigger Ali
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