CHAPTER 71: CHAPTER 71: DOING WHATEVER ONE PLEASES

Robert Reed restrained his smile: "Why did you suddenly decide to return to Elegant Art?"

Amelia Wright explained: "Emily Allen is going to kindergarten, and the school requires parents to have a certain academic background. Besides, I know you are friends with the upper management at Elegant Art. There’s no need to make things difficult for them because of this."

Robert Reed indeed had friends at Elegant Art, but from the very beginning, he made it clear that his apprentice could do whatever she wanted. If she didn’t want to return, no one could force her, not even a king!

But hearing that Amelia wanted to go back because of the kindergarten matter, Robert Reed’s expression became peculiar.

Could the child Amelia was bringing along not get into a regular kindergarten?

Regardless of her relationship with the Shaw family or his position as her teacher, a recommendation letter from him would ensure entry into any top kindergarten nationwide...

Robert Reed was just about to tell Amelia this.

Amelia spoke softly: "And to participate in the national painting exhibition, I need to be enrolled in school. Going to school would be a way to relax myself."

Robert Reed swallowed the words he was about to say.

Although for the national painting exhibition competition, even if she wasn’t enrolled, he could still pull some strings.

Amelia’s demeanor had always been somewhat unlike that of a young person.

Going to school to relax and being with young students might be beneficial for Amelia’s state of mind.

Robert Reed agreed immediately: "If you want to go back, then go ahead."

Amelia promptly responded to Elegant Art, saying she agreed to return to the academy.

After talking with Old Mr. Reed, Amelia took Emily Allen home.

After Amelia left, Robert Reed called the upper management at Elegant Art and asked them to respectfully welcome his apprentice back.

Elegant Art had already shown their stance; expelling Sophia was the best proof.

But after receiving Robert Reed’s call, they understood even more clearly what needed to be done.

...

The next day.

Amelia woke up from a nightmare, with still no one beside her.

Emily Allen’s little figure was busy in the kitchen, standing on a small stool.

After washing up, Amelia headed to the kitchen, looking dependent: "Having our Emily Allen is great; there’s food ready when I wake up."

Emily instantly smiled, extremely pleased.

She felt needed by Amelia.

Amelia helped set the tableware, and the two of them had breakfast together.

Amelia saw that Elegant Art had reinstated her student status and printed her enrollment proof.

She packed Emily Allen’s little backpack.

"Off you go, I’ll take Emily Allen to school, and I’ll come pick you up after school."

"Okay."

The tall and the short walked hand in hand, stepping out of the old town under the friendly gaze of its residents.

After sending Emily Allen to kindergarten, Amelia went straight to Elegant Art.

As she entered the school gates, Amelia felt people pointing and whispering.

Amelia didn’t mind; she could easily guess what these people were thinking. She was back in a bold manner after being expelled, surely sparking a lot of gossip.

Ava Wright stood not far away with a few girls.

Someone saw Amelia and said in surprise.

"Ava, look quickly, isn’t that Amelia?"

"That ungrateful wretch! After causing so much trouble for your family, she still dares to appear before you."

"Watch me teach her a lesson."

Someone whispered a reminder: "She didn’t really do anything. We shouldn’t be too extreme."

Instantly, someone in the group showed displeasure: "You’re actually defending her? If you want to stand with that bitch, then we’re not friends anymore."

That person immediately shut up, not daring to speak again.

A few people surrounded Amelia, blocking her path.

Ava Wright watched coldly, wishing that these people would deal with Amelia ruthlessly.

"Oh, isn’t this Amelia? You left so resolutely back then. Why did you come back now?"

"Why else? Surely, she regrets it. Without a college diploma, what is she flaunting?"

"Ungrateful, fickle, how someone like you has the face to walk around is beyond me."

Amelia glanced at Ava Wright.

Ava Wright still wore the airs of a noble young lady, as if the misfortunes of before had never happened.

A slight smile tugged at Amelia’s lips.

Ava Wright clenched her fists tightly, suppressing her anger.

The people around gathered more and more.

Amelia was famous at Elegant Art, not because of the overt and covert fights within the Wright family and among foster children, but because she had apprenticed under the Robert Reed whom everyone dreamed of.

Couldn’t resist feeling envious.

Seeing Amelia being troubled, they all came to watch the drama unfold, yet not a single one of them spoke up for Amelia.

Those around Ava Wright grew more smug and mocked: "Amelia, do you think apprenticing under Old Mr. Reed gives you the right to do whatever you want?"

Just then, the campus broadcast sounded.

The voice of Elegant Art’s principal echoed from the speakers.

"A warm welcome to Amelia Wright for returning to school. The expulsion matter from before was all due to Sophia abusing authority and maliciously slandering her. On behalf of the school, we sincerely apologize to Amelia Wright. After extensive discussions, Amelia Wright has agreed to return, so let’s warmly welcome her!"

In the broadcast room, the principal said helplessly: "Is this sufficient?"

The elder opposite nodded: "Don’t be reluctant. Robert Reed personally called. If you don’t show some attitude, that quirky old man might trouble you in the future."

The principal nodded in agreement.

The students surrounding Amelia were dumbfounded.

Did they just hear the principal’s voice?

The principal personally apologized to Amelia? Inviting Amelia back?

Amelia chuckled softly: "Seems like I really can do whatever I want."

The girl opposite flushed red: "You..."

Amelia was already too lazy to bother, coldly saying: "Move aside!"

The group stepped back.

Amelia gave Ava Wright a glance and calmly walked through the crowd heading towards the teaching building.

No one approached Amelia; she seemed to be isolated.

The only one who treated Amelia well, Emma Lewis, was too impatient to stay at school and was said to have gone to attend a summer camp.

Amelia wasn’t afraid of being isolated; she appreciated the quiet.

She wasn’t back at school to make friends.

Amelia thus made her highly noticed return to Elegant Art.

Unluckily, upon her return, there was a small test.

Simple exercises for color still life, landscapes, figures.

Amelia found it amusing; whatever you think of, just comes.

This time, she wouldn’t hide her painting style anymore.

Ava Wright had mostly resorted to plagiarizing Amelia’s works in the past to climb to the top of her grade.

Ha, this test would be fun to watch.

How should Amelia bring Ava Wright down?

Ava Wright seemed to sense trouble, and before the test, she sought Amelia out and brought her to the restroom.

Ava Wright immediately started crying: "Amelia, they bullied you just now. I didn’t mean not to help you, I’ve been off lately because of what happened."

Amelia watched Ava Wright’s act with interest, already guessing what Ava Wright wanted.

Ava Wright was crying, looking pitiful, "Amelia, I know we’ve had many misunderstandings recently, but for the sake of our sisterhood, growing together all these years, could you refrain from using your original painting style in this test?"