A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 186

Ivan held onto York’s hand as if it were his last lifeline, but finally managed to calm down.

“York,” he repeated, his voice steadier this time.

“I’m here. I’m right here.” York, mimicking Alessia’s gentle manner, patted Ivan’s head softly. “How are you feeling?”

“I’m okay.” Ivan let out a slow breath and shook his hea

He glanced over York’s shoulder at Zane, whose sobs left him gasping for air. Guilt flickered across Ivan’s face.

“I… I scared him,” Ivan admitted, each word an effort, but he forced himself to explain.

“It wasn’t on purpose! I didn’t mean to push you–it’s just, you never answer!” Zane’s voice broke as he hiccupped through his tears.

“Oh, so if someone doesn’t talk, you just shove them? Do you even realize how strong you are, you giant?” York shot back without thinking. Ivan tugged on his sleeve, and York grudgingly reined in his temper,

York clicked his tongue in irritation. “Unbelievable. You can’t do anything right.”

“Teacher’s coming! Teacher’s coming!”

kids scattered in an instant. Mr.

concern.

books down on Ivan’s desk, eyeing the

“Who started this?”

The class quickly chimed in, and Zane, desperate to defend himself,

from his bag and handed it to Zane, then gave York’s sleeve another tug, silently asking him to

Ivan’s insistence won out. He relayed what had

did well to stand up for your new seatmate.

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out

Ignored it all, flopping back into his

from his backpack–the one Karen had slipped him that

into his mouth. “Told you,

small smile

York glanced over, relieved.

glue. Curious classmates kept coming over, asking about their relationship or about the new kid’s background,