No Ads 9:11 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 21 Chapter 21 : Z ( 86 ) 55 vouchers Someone else snapped , " No kidding . She's not poor . People like her give the rest of us a bad name . Her aid needs to be revoked ." Most of the low - income students had only been accepted to the school because of their stellar grades . Sure , they didn't quite fit in with the rich students , but they were rarely mocked openly . In fact , some of the wealthier students would go out of their way to be kind , even offering part - time gigs to help them out . But now , with Marianna living large while still claiming to be one of them , she was dragging their reputations through the mud . No rich students would want to help the next struggling student if people started thinking they were all like her . Marianna froze as the whispers hit her ears . She couldn't hold back anymore . Tears spilled over as she glared at Kayla . " Kayla , this is all your fault . Why are you doing this to me ? " She thought bitterly , ' It was Tristian who helped me , not her . What right did Kayla have to expose it ? Now everyone's pointing fingers at me .' Blinded by rage and humiliation , Marianna raised her hand to slap Kayla . But Kayla moved fast . She caught Marianna's wrist and shouted , " That's enough . " Kayla looked down at Marianna and added in an icy tone , " You really think you matter ? You think you can throw a tantrum and get away with it ? Since you're so sure I ruined you , maybe it's time you see what I'm actually capable of . " With that , Kayla yanked Marianna's arm away and slapped her across the face . Marianna stumbled back , lost her balance , and hit the floor . She landed on her backside with a painful thud , her expression twisted in shock and pain . From the corner of the room , Davon rushed forward , shoving Kayla aside and dropping to help Marianna up . He shouted , " Kayla , what the hell is wrong with you ? " He then turned to Marianna , " Maria , you alright ? " Kayla hadn't expected the shove . Davon's hand had landed right on the sore spot on her shoulder where she'd been injured . The sudden jolt sent a wave of pain through her , and she let out a muffled grunt , her face draining of color . She looked up and saw Davon standing protectively in front of Marianna like a knight in shining armor . Marianna clung to Davon , burying herself in his arms , her expression flipping instantly into a picture - perfect damsel - in - distress . She sniffled , her voice trembling just enough to sound fragile , " Dav , I just asked Kayla why she didn't help you yesterday . You got sick because of that , and it's affecting your studies . I didn't mean to stir things up , but she humiliated me . 9:11 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 21 86 65 vouchers " I know I'm not good enough to talk to her , but I only spoke up because I care about you . You two grew up together , right ? How could she be so heartless toward you ? " Davon's grip on Marianna's hand tightened slightly . He turned to Kayla , disappointment clouding his eyes . " Kay , you've never acted like this before . When did you become so petty and mean ? You're even picking on someone like this ? I'm honestly really disappointed in you ." Kayla stared at Davon , disgust rising in her chest . ' Wow , they are really a match made in heaven . They're both fake as hell . ' Still , Kayla let out a scoff and said , " Davon , maybe you should see a doctor and check if that fever fried your brain . The whole crowd saw Marianna come at me , trying to stir up trouble . But you claim I'm picking on her ? " ' So in his opinion , defending myself means I'm picking on her , huh ? ' Kayla thought bitterly . Davon frowned , shooting Kayla a reproachful look . " Maria's just too kind . She spoke up for me out of concern , and that's all . " Maybe her words weren't perfect , but you should never hit her . That's too far . She's not like you , Kayla . She didn't grow up pampered . She's fragile . Why did you humiliate her like that ? " AD