Reckless Hearts

ttention. Since they had entered her office, his gaze had been filled with animosity towards R

r hand. The screen displayed a picture of Ruby with her chocolate and milk-drenched hair,

is head towards Ruby and replied, "Ye

d further, "Was an

blame entirely. Ruby couldn't help but wonder why he w

se involved—the person w

atigue. "This kind of behavior is not tolerated at Willowbrook Hig

"It was a ha

sped together, maintaining a neutral expression. Then she shifted her gaze back t

s. Cooper emphasized, thrusting the cell phon

d his eyes

ooper added, searching for more reasons to scold him. She couldn't help but

, and it's my first day here," Rub

tirely agree that it had caused any significant harm. After all,

pression. "I have excused too many of your mischiefs. This, however, is too much and shou

want to hear his apology. She want

nterrupted, cutting her off. "I don't f

bbornness seemed impenetrable. "Too bad, Caden M

. "Aren't you going to

owed her brow. "

ght? Go on, tell her what you di

ted the repercussions of her actions, even

ce frail. "I didn't mean to do it, and I deepl

uestioned, "W

and by the time she did, Mrs. Cooper might view

turning his face to give Mrs. Cooper a better vi

shock. "Violence isn't toler

m, I'

because of the throbbing pain," Caden confessed, a smug satisfaction evident as he obser

y for her mistake,"

pented for their crime, did it make them any less of a criminal? His che

detention, Caden. Y

have a conversation. Caden's disappointment was evident as he groaned in frustration an

by to take a seat. She began, "Ruby, what you did was unacceptab

r actions. "I understand, ma'am. It w

re a first step, but they don't erase the consequences of your actions. S

d, "You will also serve detention for a m

s glad that she wouldn't be the only one facing consequences,

ous smile spread across his lips. He saw an opportunity to bring his own versi