Abner took a moment to think and immediately knew who was behind the rumors.

He simply thanked the classmate who brought him the news and went back to focusing on his exam.

Most of his classmates liked him - who wouldn't appreciate a hardworking, good-looking guy? But his arrival did steal the limelight from some, so naturally, there were those who resented him. Now, with his family's situation becoming gossip fodder, the whispers began.

"Sure, the school does accept transfer students, but didn't the principal reject one before? Why's Abner any different? Is it because they feel sorry for him?"

"His dad's a rapist, and his mom's no saint either. You know what they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

Two guys were gossiping when a girl nearby couldn't contain her anger anymore.

"What the heck are you talking about? You're just jealous because he's outshining you on the basketball court. It's always the same; men are the most jealous of other men!"

Others started to chime in, leaving the two gossips red-faced, and an argument broke out.

Amidst the storm, Abner was the eye of calm.

He diligently worked on his exam for an hour until Mr. James walked into the classroom.

moved to another class. They didn't want their kids sharing a room with someone they deemed a potential criminal. Despite Mr. James' assurances of Abner's exemplary conduct, the parents wouldn't

to

the school's halls abuzz with whispers and curious

discuss this with Shirley,"

bother Shirley; she's busy. If she finds out, she might rush back home," Abner replied, a hint of concern in his voice. Mr. James looked

fine. I just want to focus on

in two months to stay for good. Mr. James, rubbing his temple, agreed to Abner's request but insisted he should be the one to tell her

stepped out

might reconcile with Mark, but Mark's impulsive actions now made that impossible.

Shirley would find out later, the more she

with him, and the more she would despise Mark.

Mark was a

waste. velne

going to let

determination; he didn't care about others' opinions.

had indeed

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