Sabrina found herself taken aback, her eyes traveling up and down the woman’s figure
before she posed the question, “Are you his parent?”
With a touch of urgency, she continued, “Your timely appearance is rather fortunate. It
seems your child has inadvertently sent mine tumbling from the slide. Might I kindly
request an apology?”
In response, the woman shot Sabrina a skeptical glance and retorted.
“Why should I take your word for it? There are so many children here.”
Sabrina didn’t miss a beat and firmly stated, “He’s already admitted.
The woman turned to her son, a condescending air in her voice as she remarked, “Well,
he’s just a child. He might be saying it out of fear.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSabrina, undeterred, suggested, “If you doubt my word, we can head to the monitoring
room and check the surveillance video.”
The woman responded with exasperation, “You’re being unreasonable.
Even if my child did bump into yours, it was unintentional. Besides, your daughter seems
fine. Are you trying to blackmail me?” The woman concluded her argument, leaving
Sabrina perplexed.
While the boy was decked out in designer clothing, Sabrina and Jennie were no less well-
dressed. The woman’s comments seemed unfounded.
Irrespective of their social backgrounds, Sabrina believed that common decency should
guide one’s actions, especially when it came to acknowledging unintended harm caused
to others.
Sabrina realized that reasoning with this woman was a futile endeavor, and there was no
hope for resolution in sight.
Swiftly, she retrieved her phone and placed a call to the authorities.
As she awaited the police’s response, Sabrina’s mind drifted back to her formative years in
the countryside, under the care of her earnest grandparents.
They were pillars of rural integrity, steadfast believers in the notion that there was no
need to complicate matters. Whenever Sabrina encountered adversity at school, her
grandparents, in their wisdom, encouraged her to endure in silence.
In those moments, she had yearned for someone to champion her cause.
Sabrina had never harbored any resentment toward her grandparents, recognizing their
limitations in knowledge and fortitude. Yet, she was resolute in her determination not to let
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJennie undergo the same tribulations and bear unjust burdens.
Observing Sabrina on the phone, the woman sneered, her voice laced with derision.
“What’s the matter? Are you seeking assistance?”
Once the call was connected, Sabrina’s tone grew steely as she inquired, “Hello, is this the
police station?”
Unperturbed, the woman countered, “Oh, you’ve summoned the police. Do you imagine
I’m quaking in my boots?”
After elucidating the situation to the police, Sabrina terminated the call with a firm
declaration.
“Since your resolve remains unwavering, I suggest you stay put and await the arrival of
the authorities.”
“Fine!”