Reborn to Clear My Name Chapter 08

Reborn to Clear My Name Chapter 08

“Enjoy your day.”

“Once we make a few calls, we’ll see if you can even stay in Chicago.”

I didn’t want to waste any more words on her.

I got straight into the nearby ambulance.

What I needed most right now was rest.

The next day, before the department’s internal investigation was officially released, public opinion exploded online.

I had only wanted to watch a few videos to take my mind off the case.

As soon as I unlocked my phone, a push notification popped up.

“Chaos Inside Chicago SWAT! Incompetent Officer Nearly Gets Hostage Killed!”

“Is This What Our Taxes Are Paying For?”

Soon, X and Facebook were flooded with posts cursing my name.

Some people said I had slept my way into SWAT, that I was just a pretty face who couldn’t do the job.

All kinds of ugly accusations were aimed at me, and plenty of people went directly to my social media accounts to leave abusive comments.

Later, the department sent me a message saying the investigation was ongoing.

But for now, they could confirm that most of what I had reported was true.

Gianni and Isabelle still didn’t know.

They didn’t know the boy we’d rescued was the only son of the mayor of Chicago.

So let’s see who could protect them now.

On the day I was discharged from the hospital, the online abuse against me had reached its peak.

The department’s review had also concluded. Every word I had said was supported by evidence.

Their ruling was about to come down.

I had just finished the discharge paperwork when Gianni walked over.

His arm was around Isabelle, a deliberate display for my benefit.

“Maelle, finally out? How’d it feel, getting dragged online for the past few days?”