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!”

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

to get up, but a strong hand pushed down on his shoulders. George’s voice

were tightly shut as he gritted his teeth. He refused to

He pulled out his last threat, “If you don’t apologize, you can kiss basketball

doubt his father’s words for a

his sides, and he

boy’s voice was defiant, filled

everything that happened was Jack’s fault, and I sincerely apologize on his behalf. He

fearing that even after all this, Dane

ago, two powerful figures had called the director, seriously discussing the competition’s matters. The head office made it clear: if he couldn’t appease Dane, his role as

the Maple Grove Sports Council got involved, showing just

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

swagger.

why George was being so submissive to Dane, whose background seemed so ordinary.

only ask for fairness and justice. The

George nodded vigorously, then cautiously asked,

Dane, “Uh, yeah.*