William Johnson
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When Luke and Cosette returned to the classroom, Cosette noticed something as she sat down in her seat. Sarah was looking back at her, shrugging at the silent question in Cosette's eyes. 'What's going on here?' Cosette wondered, gazing to her side where Luke was sitting. Fay next was next to him, so she had to lean over the desk to see Fay. Fay was still like her usual self. She was already reading the book for their next class, engulfed with invisible flames of determination as if she would compete for…-
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"I know our school is shit, but I'm glad it's not as shit as that school." Luke was leaning his arms against the railings of the window in the hallway, staring at the few police officers that had visited Winter High as well. "The bullying here isn't as crazy as that in that school." Luke turned to his right where Cosette was standing. It was recess, and the two of them were just hanging out in the hallway. Maxen was just inside the room, doing some notes for their homework. "Oy," called Luke when Cosette…
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pAn,Da-n0v e1,c Maxen would kill for Cosette. They both knew that especially Cosette. She knew if she asked him to beat someone, he would, no questions asked. However, she didn't want to turn Maxen into the devil she used to know him. Still, it didn't feel right to let everything go because that was Olivia's wish. Of course, she understood where Olivia's decision came from, and Cosette respected that. She believed that was a brave decision for Olivia. But that didn't necessarily mean Cosette shouldn't do…
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Cosette wanted to respect Olivia's wishes and give her some time to think about her future actions. However, after seeing Olivia's mother and seeing the pride in her eyes as she remembered her daughter, Cosette knew deep in her heart she couldn't sit idly and wait. It was unfair. This world was already unfair and sometimes, a person's resilience wasn't something to be proud about. Those youths were too young to commit atrocities, and the damages they had cost was far too great to let them all get away…
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Cosette stayed with Olivia for a couple of hours before the attending physician told the patient to take a rest. Olivia would be discharged tomorrow, but she was told she would need to attend her therapy strictly. After that, Cosette bid her farewell. "You're okay?" Maxen's voice snapped Cosette back to the current lapse. He was in the driver's seat, stopping at the stop light while Cosette was in the front passenger seat. Maxen didn't go to school to accompany Cosette. Remo and Luke did, though. Those…
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Cosette made a lot of thinking the entire night. Her father's words last night rewired in her brain and set them correctly. Cosette had been focusing on the thought of enjoying her youth she had slowly forgotten what the real world was like. This was a sensitive topic. If things were just as easy as that, then those victims of such atrocities wouldn't stay silent. If it was that easy, then everyone would get justice. But the real world wasn't like that. The reality was much harsher and cruel than any…
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"Why wouldn't I? Maxen's achievements were mine, just like how my papa's achievements were mine to celebrate. It makes me happy." Cosette then gazed back at Conrad and smiled warmed at him. "Thank you for giving him opportunities, Papa." "Maxen is a good and bright child. Even without my help, I'm certain he would excel in the field he will choose." Cosette just smiled but said nothing further. If only her father knew how wrong and right he was. He was right that Maxen would excel in the field he chose,…
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When dinner was served, Cosette just stared at the three boys with a dead expression. Conrad told her he asked them to stay for the night since it was not safe for kids to commute at night. It wasn't like Cosette had any problems with that, but when she heard Luke and Remo preferred to sleep in Maxen's room instead of occupying the guests' room, Cosette was screaming internally. But she couldn't berate the two — not in front of Conrad. In the end, she could only chew her handkerchief in envy as they…
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"You're still learning, but I hope this will serve as a lesson to you." Conrad and Maxen stared at each other while Remo and Luke darted their eyes between them. The two raised their brows before looking at each other, and then back to Conrad and Maxen. "Yes." Maxen lowered his eyes as he let out a deep exhale. "I just couldn't stop myself." "Mhm…" Conrad rocked his head in understanding. "Your reasons might be valid to look for trouble yourself." He then shifted his eyes to Luke, making the latter…
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Since it was getting late, Cosette called a cab to take Olivia to the hospital. Fortunately, Olivia went with the flow, since she would take anything just to stay away from this school for a moment. It was also better for her because going home in such a mental state and staying alone all night could trigger her again. Cosette promised to visit her the next day. Since they only found her accidentally, Cosette had to tell Conrad about it first. She had to hear her father's thoughts about it too, and get…
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