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Chapter 55
Days Later
I had a meeting scheduled for me and Lucas with the teachers in common Brenda I Ellie had.
I needed as much information on this situation as I could get afterwards we would decide what happens next.
But seeing my little girl so hurt and upset broke my heart.
I wanted her to the memorable experience Ethan has and the enjoyable time Brendan was having. Their personalities weren't the same but that shouldn't matter.
I wanted resolution for my daughter no matter what I had to do to get it.
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(Peyton this isn't a made up scenario from Brenda 's imagination.)
(We're doing this the right way. I shouldn't be talking to you right now. But all we want is what's best for the kids involved. Being civil adults.) Lucas explained.
(I'll be there on time. I just want this cleared up.) Peyton replied.
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Brooke and Lucas were seated beside each other. Peyton was seated across from them.
The teachers in the room as well on the other side.
(We understand and agree that what's going on with the kids won't be tolerated.)
(We have a zero tolerance policy against bullying of any kind.) The principal explained.
The news of what was going on between the girls was a huge surprise to the teachers nothing like that went on around them.
(I have a strong suspicion that Peyton is influencing Ellie to behave this way.) Brooke announced.
(Or maybe this is just you're karma for being the biggest bitch. I'm sure it doesn't feel good when you aren't the one having fun at someone else 's expense.) Peyton replied.
(We want our daughter to have the freedom to learn grow make mistakes and thrive.)
(That matters more to us then anything.) Lucas interjected.
(If Brenda is too thin skinned to handle being in the real world where everyone isn't going to care who her parents are maybe Brooke and Lucas should look into homeschooling or private school.) Peyton suggested.
(Who I was years ago shouldn't have any barring on how my kids are treated.) Brooke proclaimed.
(Because you've grown and evolved so much.) Peyton replied.
(We will do what we can monitor the behavior and report any future encounters.)
(We're sorry for any hurt you're daughter experienced.) The principal said.
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Lucas and Brooke walked out together.
The image alone made Peyton boil with jealousy.
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(Our will be fine. We'll make sure of it.) Lucas said.
(How does it feel to be the woman who he settled for. Who had to trap him with twins so you could have access to him at all hours.) Peyton taunted.
Lucas glared at her. (Enough already. I don't want you. The person you have fixated on isn't real.)
I grew up. I evolved. You're stuck in the past. I pity you.)
(I didn't want to go there but you keep pushing.) Lucas proclaimed.
And with that Brooke and Lucas left the school together.
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