Chapter 34

Jolene stood by her locker and shoved her belongings inside. Then, a group of delicate-looking young women surrounded her. Their intent was clear. She turned calmly and asked, "Can I help you with something?" One girl named Christy Wembley reached for Jolene's lunchbox. "Let's see what you've got here." Before Jolene could react, Christy dropped it, spilling the contents on the floor. "Oops, didn't hold on tight enough," Christy said with a malicious smile. Jolene's lips pressed into a thin line as she watched Rita's carefully prepared meal get ruined. Anger simmered within her. "Are you angry?" Christy's expression was smug as she fanned the air with her hand and continued, "People from the countryside are always so petty. Can you smell that? There's this... cheap smell in the air." "Yeah, it's pretty strong." "Jolene, is that scent coming from you? Let us help you with that." The girls laughed as they grabbed a bottle of alcohol-based disinfectant and began spraying it a