Chapter 47 Sarah collected herself before heading out . At the doorway , she ran into an agitated Mia rushing towards her . " Sarah ! " Mia's pretty face was flushed with anger . " Did you see the forum ? I bet Lucy's behind this again ! " She couldn't think of anyone else who'd target Sarah like this . Sarah smiled softly . This girl had really grown on her . She patted Mia's back reassuringly . " Don't worry , I can handle this . You should get to class . " Mia was clearly still concerned but , seeing Sarah's confidence and knowing she had an important lecture , reluctantly agreed . " Okay , but promise you'll tell me right away if anything happens . " Sarah waved her phone in response , gesturing for Mia to go . Mia kept looking back anxiously as she left . Sarah sighed fondly . Though Zachary had asked her to help with Mia's psychological issues , it felt more like Mia was the one healing her . 1 The Dean's building wasn't far from the Psychology Department . Sarah reached the office in under five minutes . " Knock , knock . " The Dean's deep voice responded promptly : " Come in . " Sarah opened the door to find the school administration gathered inside , including Professor Wells . Mrs. Chancer sat at the Dean's left , greeting Sarah's entrance with a disdainful sniff and dramatic eye roll . Sarah's brow twitched slightly as she entered . Though called a meeting , with Mrs. Chancer present , it felt more like an inquisition . Despite several empty spots at the conference table , there wasn't a single spare chair . Sarah had to stand . The Dean glanced at Mrs. Chancer before addressing Sarah : " Miss Sanders , you probably know why you're here . Mrs. Chancer has come seeking an explanation . " Sarah surveyed the room before fixing her gaze on Mrs. Chancer . Her look carried such cold mockery that Mrs. Chancer , who had never seen this side of Sarah , felt unexpectedly unnerved . The old Sarah , though reserved , had always been docile towards her . She'd never been fixed with such a stare . 1/2 This just proved what a horrible woman she was , showing her true colors right after divorcing her son . What a despicable creature ! Her face twisted with spíte : " What are you looking at ? You slutty adulteress , how dare you glare at me ? " The crude language made the educated audience wince uncomfortably . Though Sarah had only recently returned to Adams , many faculty remembered her as a student and cast sympathetic glances her way . Everyone knew the photo proved nothing , yet felt powerless against the Chancers ' influence . Sarah regarded Mrs. Chancer coldly : " Mrs. Chancer , mind your language . This isn't your house - maintaining some dignity would benefit the Chancer name . " Mrs. Chancer's face twitched , hardly believing these words came from her formerly obedient daughter - in - law .