Dumping The Ice King His Mini-Tyrant novel Chapter 138

Chapter 138

After saying goodbye to her friends, Daph turned and sprinted toward Selene. “Mommy!” she cried, barreling forward like a tiny cannonball. Clarissa quickly tugged Penelope back, worried they’d be caught in the wake of Daph’s exuberant dash.

Daph was clearly in high spirits. It looked like her day at school had gone well, with no signs she’d been upset or bullied. Still, Selene noticed her daughter’s hair bun had come loose–no surprise, given how energetic Daph was and how much she must have run around at school.

Selene knelt down and gently fixed the messy bun for her.

Just then, a young teacher approached. “You’re Dafina’s mother, aren’t you?”

Clarissa, lips curling into a smug smile, looked on with barely disguised anticipation, eager to watch Selene get a talking–to from the teacher.

Selene stood up and replied, “Yes, I am.

“I’m the lead teacher for the younger group,” the woman introduced herself.

Before she could finish, Clarissa interjected loudly. “Selene! Did you know your daughter hit another child in class today?”

Parents nearby instinctively pulled their kids closer, shooting wary glances at Daph. But the teacher quickly waved her hands. “Oh, no! That’s not what happened at all. Today, during our school safety drill, Dafina bravely protected the younger children by defeating the ‘masked villain.’ We’re awarding her a special gold star for her courage.”

“Look, Mommy!” Daph beamed, proudly holding out a bright red star sticker as if it

were treasure.

Clarissa’s expression froze, and she stood there, completely thrown off.

Selene asked, “I don’t recall hearing about a safety drill from Daph’s teacher.”

“Exactly!” Clarissa chimed in, clearly suspicious about Daph suddenly being given a gold star.

The teacher explained, “This was an activity just for the younger students. Dafina stepped in heroically–her actions deserve recognition.”

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Then, lowering her voice, the teacher leaned closer to Selene and showed her something on her phone. “This is the staff member who played the villain. About his medical bill… Dafina’s mother, if you wouldn’t mind-”

Selene understood immediately and pulled out her phone. “Let me take care of it,” she said calmly.

After a few polite words, the teacher left.

As the children filed out of the school, many made a point to wave goodbye to Daph.

Penelope whispered to Clarissa, “Now that Daph protected everyone, she’s like our superhero!”

Clarissa’s face twisted in annoyance, her eyes filled with disdain.

Daph turned to Selene, guilt in her voice. “Mommy, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt him. I twisted the uncle’s wrist too hard and I think I broke it.”

Selene knelt down, her tone gentle and reassuring. “The teacher said you were protecting your friends. You didn’t mean to hurt the man playing the villain, and you kept the other children safe. This weekend, let’s go visit the uncle and bring him a get–well card, okay?”

Daph nodded obediently.

Clarissa let out a mocking laugh. “She’s not ladylike at all!”

Selene shot her a cool look. “However Daph is, that’s exactly what being a girl means. She’s strong and fearless, and she doesn’t have to worry about being hurt by bad people.”

Clarissa rolled her eyes, clearly thinking Selene was spouting nonsense. She bent down and instructed Penelope, “Don’t ever act like Daph. Girls should be soft and delicate if they want to be loved.”

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