Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 257

“It’s on me for not keeping a tighter rein on my kids, which led to them acting out on the field and being downright nasty to their opponents. On behalf of my son, I apologize.” George stood in front of Dane, bowing deeply, his words dripping with sincerity.

Dane was taken aback. George, a deputy director, actually apologizing to them?

“Dad! What are you doing?” Jack couldn’t believe his eyes. The father he admired and respected was now bowing and apologizing to Dane and his team?

“Get over here and apologize too!” George yanked Jack over, forcing him to apologize.

Jack, full of teenage defiance, glared angrily. “Dad, have you lost it today? Why are you scared of Dane? His family runs a diner, right? Even if I did more than just mess up the game, even if I seriously hurt him, they wouldn’t dare say a word!”

by Jack’s reckless words, fearing he’d say something even worse and upset that important figure. He kicked Jack’s shin with all his strength. Caught off guard, Jack’s legs buckled, and he ended up

strong hand pushed down on his shoulders. George’s voice was urgent and tinged with fear, “Apologize to the Westbrook High School team right

as he gritted his teeth. He refused to speak. No

pulled out his last threat, “If you don’t

didn’t doubt his father’s words for a

clenched at his sides, and he forced

boy’s voice was defiant, filled

I sincerely apologize on his behalf. He went against the spirit of sportsmanship and disrespected the rules of the game. Comett High School will be disqualified from this competition.

that even after all

matters. The head

involved, showing just how serious the situation

and the rest of the Cornett High School team went pale, losing all

swagger.

background seemed so ordinary. What

swallowed hard before saying, “We only ask for fairness and justice. The sports

absolutely.” George nodded vigorously, then cautiously asked, “So,

Dane, “Uh, yeah.*