Chapter 3298 Cole

As the vehicle moved forward, the road turned back into a dirt path. That familiar sharp, pungent smell filled the air once again, and Shawn's face twisted in discomfort like he'd just sucked on a lemon. Halfway down the road, Matthew spotted the same group of kids they had seen earlier that morning.

"Hey, it's the mister!"

"Mister, did you already beat up the bad guys?"

"Mister, I told my mom all about it, but she said I was making it up! You've gotta back me up!"

A chorus of excited voices greeted Matthew as he stepped out of the car, and the kids swarmed around him, chattering nonstop.

Matthew smiled warmly at them and answered, "Yep, I took care of the bad guys. Starting today, you won't have to pile trash on the sides of the road anymore." "Thanks, mister!"

"Mister, you're awesome!"

"My mom didn't believe me, but I'm gonna go tell her right now!"

scattered in all directions, eager to

the other kids had already run home, this

attention, the boy sniffled. Then, he gathered his courage and spoke up. "Mister, I wanna be

hair. "Why do

down, deep in thought, before lifting his head and declaring loudly, "I... I want to protect my mom so no one can hurt

looked into his

determined eyes and gently

"Do you really want to be like me? It'll be tough, and you have to work

his

"I'll teach you, but first, I need to meet your mom. If she agrees, then we can

excitement. "Thank you, mister! My mom calls me Cole; you can call

at the boy, taking in his simple, slightly dusty clothes and his bright,

way while Matthew followed Cole through a series of winding paths between houses. When they arrived at a small, slightly cleaner house, Cole hesitated, looking embarrassed. "Mister, this is

his mood darkened. Head hanging low, Cole couldn't bring himself to

placed a hand on Cole's head, gently ruffling his soft

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