Chapter 141

“Why should I? He hit me, too, you know? Look at my swollen Lace, Ms. Salford. If anyone should apologize, it’s him! Why should I be the one to say sorry? Harvey protested indignanth

As he spoke, his gaze flitted toward the worn–out glove in Tilly’s hand, his expression full of resentment. “And seriously, it’s just some old glove. What’s so special about it? If it’s rained, I’ll just buy him a new one“.

“You don’t understand. My mom made this for me, and you ruined it!”

Tears streamed down Billy’s cheeks. His small fists clenched tightly, and his expression barned with anger.

Harvey froze for a moment, a hint of guilt flashing across his face. He lowered his head and, for once, remained silent.

Seeing the way Billy looked, Clara’s heart twisted painfully. For some inexplicable reason, she saw a reflection of her younger self in him.

She crouched down, meeting Billy’s eyes, and handed him two tissues. She said in a soothing tone, “Don’t cry anymore. If your glove is ruined, how about this? Tomorrow, I’ll buy you a new pair, okay?

just checked that the yarn is still intact. Maybe your mom could help you

tangled ball of yarn in his hands. His voice was hourse from crying, “She can’t

been so furious over a pair of gloves, enough to start a fight in class. Her eyes stung with heat, and a sharp ache

a trend to confess to a boy one liked by giving him a scarf one knitted oneself. She’d practiced for a long time before finally knitting one

hide his joy. That winter, every time he went out, he wore that scarf.

he never

grateful she’d

his tear–streaked eyes. “Ms. Salford, can you really fix it

“Of course! If I promise you something, I’ll make sure to do it. Hand it over to me, and I’ll give it back

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to

because of it. Can you

angry at Harvey for breaking your glove, but it’s not promise me that next time, if something like this happens,

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