Rebirth In Divorce My New Mr. Perfect (by Summer Knowles) novel Chapter 452

Professor Wells nodded. "Not just Mrs. Mendes—the reporters are still holding their ground too."

Dean Larson let out a cold chuckle. "They’re certainly persistent."

Professor Wells sighed. "It’s not surprising. This is Adams University, a top institution with a century of prestige. The school has never had a scandal like this, and now that they’ve found an opening, they won’t let go easily."

He paused before adding, "But it’s not just about the university. You know as well as I do—Sarah has a complicated background. People are just waiting to find something they can use against her. And now, with Mia suddenly having a breakdown right in front of the reporters… They’re practically salivating over this."

"I know," Dean Larson said, cutting him off.

Professor Wells hesitated before continuing, "But we can’t let this go on any longer. The board of trustees has already caught wind of it, and they want immediate action."

Dean Larson’s expression darkened. "The board? Hah. Nothing ever escapes them, does it?"

"The board is one thing," Professor Wells said carefully, "but Mr. Wilson personally stepped in."

Dean Larson’s eyes narrowed in surprise. "The Wilson family? They never interfere in school matters. Why would Mr. Wilson concern himself with something so… trivial?"

It didn’t make sense.

A student who had a counseling session and then took her own life, an angry mother making a scene at the school gates, and a scandal with the media—none of these should be significant enough for someone as powerful as Mr. Wilson to care.

Why now?

Professor Wells shook his head. "I was just as surprised when I got the call. But this only proves one thing—the board is watching this situation very closely. If we don’t handle this soon, I’m afraid the Reynolds family will get involved as well. After all, Mia’s condition yesterday… was far from stable."

Even faced with an army of flashing cameras, Dean Larson remained calm. "Ladies and gentlemen, the police have already conducted a thorough investigation. Miss Sanders has not committed any crimes. If anyone still has concerns about impartiality, we will be releasing the full security footage shortly."

His gaze shifted to Mrs. Mendes, his tone firm yet sincere. "Madam, you have lost a daughter, and we have lost an excellent student. I understand your grief. But this is still a school."

His voice softened, becoming more personal. "Regardless of the circumstances, the university bears responsibility for the mental well-being of its students. We failed to provide the necessary support and intervention for Tina. As the head of this institution, I sincerely apologize for that failure."

Without hesitation, Dean Larson bent at the waist in a perfect ninety-degree bow—a deep, solemn gesture of respect.

The cameras flashed wildly.

Professor Wells followed his lead, bowing just as deeply beside him.