On the other side of things, Cole had already wrapped up his business and was waiting downstairs.

When he spotted Alessia walking out with the two kids, he immediately opened the back door of the car. Once all three were settled inside, he started the engine and pulled away from the curb.

“How did things go on your end?” he asked.

“Nothing too serious. He just needs some time to heal.”

“Sprains and fractures take a long time to mend,” Cole remarked, echoing the old saying.

Alessia nodded. “How did things turn out with yours?”

At the mention of it, Cole let out a short, exasperated laugh.

“Both principals made Tammie and his parents apologize to York. After that, Tammie’s supposed to return to school and face disciplinary action. But the only thing he cared about was his competition results. The moment he heard they were being revoked, he threw a fit right there in the office–shouting, kicking, making a scene loud enough to give anyone

a headache.”

He sounded a little aggrieved as he recounted it.

Alessia smiled, reaching over to gently pinch his earlobe. The small gesture made Cole grin despite himself.

“So, what happened next?”

they could pay compensation, but

where Tammie had learned his

magician, the way he spins tales with a straight face. He’s much better

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and even tried to turn

a sharp, incredulous laugh, a hard glimmer in

table, and the school promised to keep following up.

ruffled Alessia’s hair gently. He didn’t bother to go into all the ugly details–just

cared about be

his youth as an excuse to get away with anything, the other leaned on his age and reputation to bully others, even demanding the victim

the car rolled on, while in the backseat, Ivan stared out the

“Ivan.”

his name, but Ivan didn’t answer, too absorbed in his own world. Zane tugged

“What is it, Zane?”

York’s house?” Zane

not going over to play. I’m there to help take care of him,” Ivan

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