Chapter 798 - 786: The Case-Cracking Little Detective (16)

Chapter 798: Chapter 786: The Case-Cracking Little Detective (16)

Shirley Lockwood stroked her chin and blinked, analyzing the situation seriously. "It’s pretty good. I feel like it’s more interesting here than in Country M!" The mere thought of all those fascinating girls filled her with a fighting spirit!

’Looks like I won’t be lonely anymore.’

Eleanor Bishop smiled, pleased. "Yes, our Rory is so smart and cute. She’ll be popular wherever she goes."

When Archie Lockwood heard Shirley Lockwood’s words, he knew exactly what his daughter was up to. He completely disagreed with Eleanor Bishop, his expression sour. "Don’t worry about her. She has no trouble adjusting to any school." On the contrary, she adapted all too well, which always gave him a headache.

"Dad, what kind of thing is that to say? Is that any way to bad-mouth your own daughter? Besides, what’s wrong with Miss Pretty showing a little concern for me..." Shirley Lockwood flared up the moment she heard her father.

’Is it really appropriate to talk about me like that in front of an outsider?’

’My dad is going to completely ruin my image!’

Archie Lockwood knew his daughter inside and out. So, after hearing Rory’s complaint, he didn’t defend her. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and threatened sternly, "Drop those little schemes of yours and stay out of trouble for me. Otherwise, I’ll send you back to Country M to continue your studies."

"I know, I know. Why do you always have to assume the worst? I’m not going to go looking for trouble." ’The only reason she argued and fought with people was because they bullied her first, not because she wanted to.’

Seeing Rory’s unhappy expression, Archie Lockwood couldn’t help but think of Jason Lockwood and the words he’d left behind. His face turned grim and he said sternly, "You’d better not be. I’m taking time out of my day to drive you to and from school since it’s your first day. Starting tomorrow, I’ll have someone else do it. So, you will behave yourself. No running around after school gets out."

"Dad, you’re overthinking things. I’m not a troublemaker, so you don’t have to watch me so closely. And you don’t need to have someone drive me to and from school. I can do it myself."

Hearing this, Archie Lockwood’s expression hardened. He rejected the idea without a second thought. "Absolutely not."

"Why not? I used to go to and from school by myself all the time in Country M. Why is it suddenly a problem here?" ’If he says no, how am I supposed to ditch my dad and investigate things?’

"Tridell isn’t like Country M. You’ll do as I say on this matter." In Country M, their home had been closer to the school. Besides, he had always had people secretly protecting Rory anyway.

"I refuse! That just means you’ll be monitoring me all the time again, Dad! If you’re that worried, you can have the driver take me for one week..." ’What she wanted was freedom! Not to be constantly protected and monitored!’

’If he doesn’t give me any freedom, when will I ever get to truly grow up? And when will I ever be able to find my mom?’

Before Archie Lockwood could respond to Rory, Eleanor Bishop frowned with concern. "Rory, your dad is right. It’s too dangerous for a child your age to go to and from school alone."

"Miss Pretty, how could you take my dad’s side too!" Shirley Lockwood shot Eleanor Bishop a look of hurt and indignation.

"I’m not taking his side, Rory. You’re still young. You don’t understand how dangerous the world can be."