"I'm sorry to take up everyone's time, but I need to set the record straight. The accusations about me bullying a female student were a misunderstanding. My ex-girlfriend, Maud Fox, hired thugs to harass my student out of jealousy, nearly forcing her into a marriage with that animal."
"I took the blame to protect Maud because I felt sorry for her. But she showed no remorse and only escalated her behavior, so I've decided to reveal the truth."
"I will also take responsibility for my student. I intend to marry her and take care of her for the rest of her life."
Elise had commented underneath:
"With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."
Blood rushed to my head. My whole body felt like it had been hit by a freight train.
Below that post, the comments were split between congratulations for the happy couple and a torrent of abuse aimed at me. My photos had been edited into obscene, degrading images. People were calling for someone to doxx me, to find my address and "teach me a lesson."
My phone was flooded with messages. Filthy, vile curses, one after another.
I kept trying to explain. I hadn't done any of it. Benjamin was lying.
But no one believed me.