“You little brat. What are you standing here for? Apologize to Miss. Brooks right now!” One of the parents shouted at his daughter. The other parents quickly joined in, put on a show of them angrily scolding their children in front of Isabella. Soon, those arrogant girls lowered their heads and walked over to Isabella, bowing in unison and apologizing, “Isabella, sorry for the trouble the other day. Please forgive us.” The synchronized bowing and identical tone of voice… Did they practice this sorry beforehand? The thought of that scene made Isabella cringe even more. “Miss. Brooks. Please forgive them.” “Yes, Miss. Brooks, forgive their mistakes and let them go this time…” The parents all wore pitiful and angry expressions. One of the girls' fathers had his company nearly shut do

