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The hearing is silent, and Vanessa is suspended for a few weeks. Some students claim that the dean was being diplomatic because they couldn't deny her father's influence, even though they wanted to still act high and mighty for the public.

So even though she originally deserved an advisory to withdraw, they were all playing it safe. I did not wish for her to leave school; I just wanted her to butt out of the situation.

Mr Road and Vanessa are waiting for us by the door. Vanessa steps ...