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!”

was petrified by Jack’s reckless words, fearing he’d say something even worse and upset that important figure. He kicked Jack’s shin with

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

were tightly shut as he gritted his teeth. He refused to speak. No way was he apologizing to Dane!

anxious and angry. He pulled out his last threat, “If you don’t apologize, you can kiss basketball goodbye for the rest of your

changed instantly. He didn’t doubt

clenched at his sides, and

voice was defiant, filled with

George breathed a sigh of relief. He watched Dane, his tone unexpectedly conciliatory, “Dane, everything that happened was Jack’s fault, and I sincerely apologize on his behalf. He went against the spirit of

even after all

The head

got involved, showing just how serious the

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

swagger.

George was being so submissive to Dane, whose background seemed so ordinary. What could possibly make the deputy

“We only ask for

cautiously asked, “So, you’re not angry anymore?”

Dane, “Uh, yeah.*