Chapter 5

Star University was renowned for its exclusivity, admitting only the most affluent and academically accomplished individuals. Evelyn, despite her family's wealth, secured admission through a scholarship and lived on campus as an assumed orphan—her father, Mike, having distanced himself by signing her guardian form and omitting the Jones surname, ensuring her separation from the family's prestigious name. Thus, she was perceived as a sponsored orphan by the Jones family, subjecting her to relentless bullying at the university.

Day after day, Evelyn endured torment without her brother Jake intervening or informing their parents about her ordeal. Bullies, considering her an easy target, forced her to do their homework and subjected her to physical abuse. On one particularly vicious occasion, when she refused their demands, they mercilessly attacked her, leaving her on the verge of unconsciousness. Fortunately, a passing teacher intervened, prompting the bullies to flee.

The teacher urgently sought help, summoning the principal, who, upon witnessing the distressing scene, hurried Evelyn to the infirmary. The nurse, shocked by Evelyn's condition, requested privacy to attend to her immediate medical needs. Simultaneously, the scene shifts to Edward and his friends discussing Evelyn. Edward, expressing disdain, labelled Evelyn in derogatory terms. However, his friends, John and Luke, defended Evelyn as a kind and beautiful individual, contrary to Edward's perception.

Dismissing their sentiments, Edward expressed relief that Evelyn hadn't appeared to bother him that day, deeming her a "spoiled, self-centred brat." As they departed for their classes, the principal, concerned about Evelyn's well-being, decided to contact her parents. However, Evelyn, regaining consciousness, discouraged the call, not wishing to trouble Mr. Jones.

Respecting her wishes, the principal refrained from contacting Mike. Soon, the nurse informed Evelyn that she could leave the infirmary but cautioned her to take care. Graciously thanking the nurse, teacher, and principal, Evelyn's poise and elegance left an impression, making the principal and teacher marvel at what proud parents Evelyn must have to raise such a refined daughter.

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