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Chapter 1693
The girl's death was caused by her being forced to run laps despite being on her period. She had requested to be excused, but the teacher denied her request. Left with no choice, she pushed through, only to suffer a severe hemorrhage. She wasn't treated in time and tragically passed away. The school defended itself, claiming the blame didn't rest solely on them. They argued the girl and her family bore significant responsibility. After all, they reasoned, no one else had any issues during the drills. Why was it only her?
Jamie's frustration boiled over as she read through the case materials. "A school this shameless actually exists!"
Ben tried to calm her. "Take it easy."
She took a deep breath, then sighed after a long pause. "You're right. There are too many cases like this."
The idea of valuing a life at a mere $5,000 sounded absurd, but it wasn't uncommon in reality. Examples of such injustices were everywhere, stemming from the lack of clear legal protections.
"And that's not all," Jamie added, her mood growing darker. "The girl didn't have it easy at school, either. She was a transfer student and couldn't fit in. She was bullied constantly, and every time she tried to report it, no one helped her not the school, not her parents." She turned to Ben, her eyes filled with disbelief. "So many things like this happen. Why can't there be stricter regulations to prevent them?
"Bullying may seem like a small issue on the surface," Jamie continued, her voice trembling with emotion, "but the damage it does is real. It destroys people. And every year, there are so many kids who take their own lives because of it."
Ben lowered his eyes, his expression heavy with helplessness. "Even for me, some of these issues feel impossible to tackle," he admitted. "But think about it this way: if you win this debate, more people will notice and pay attention to these issues. Who knows? It might lead to real change."noveldrama
Jamie nodded. "You're right."
She refocused on the case materials, diving into the details with renewed determination.
Ben returned to his work. The two of them sat together in peaceful silence, the kind that felt steady and comforting. The sunlight streaming through the window added warmth to the moment, though it was soon interrupted by a loud growling sound. Jamie flushed, instinctively covering her stomach, wishing she could disappear.
Ben turned to her with an amused smile, letting out a soft chuckle before returning to a composed demeanor. "You've done enough for now. There's too much here to get through in one sitting. Let's grab something to eat first."
Jamie readily agreed. She didn't want her stomach protesting again in the middle of her work.
Ben booked a table at a restaurant, and Jamie decided to take the case files along. While Ben stepped away to speak with the server, she concentrated on the materials Suddenly, she noticed someone behind her craning their neck to peek over her shoulder.
Jamie's gaze turned sharp. "What do you think you're doing?"
The man, wearing a T-shirt, glasses, and a disheveled appearance, quickly denied it. "Nothing! I wasn't looking at anything."
He ducked his head, pretending like nothing had happened.
Jamie let out a sarcastic laugh. "You weren't looking? Do you think I'm blind? I clearly saw you trying to sneak a look."
She wasn't overreacting. The debate materials were based on real cases and were strictly confidential. It was highly inappropriate for anyone to snoop. Moreover, it wasn't normal for someone to invade another person's space like that. He was either up to something shady or had an odd habit, both of which put Jamie on high alert.
Seeing that Jamie wouldn't let it slide, the man glanced nervously at the people around them before snapping back defensively. "What's your problem? You're accusing me out of nowhere! I told you I wasn't looking! Do you think you're so attractive that people can't help but stare at you?"
As the man's raised voice drew attention, Jamie began to notice whispers spreading among the nearby diners.