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Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Nine
“Why would you want to help me?” Thomas asked, his voice low and laced with doubt.Richard paused, searching for the right words. “Because I know what it’s like to feel invisible. And I don’t want you to feel like you have to hide anymore. You deserve more than that.”Thomas seemed to weigh Richard’s words carefully, his face unreadable. Then, to Richard’s surprise, he spoke again, but this time, his voice was barely above a whisper.“You don’t know what it’s like,” Thomas muttered, almost to himself. “I’m not like you. I don’t belong here. They’ll never stop. They’ll keep pushing me down.”Richard’s heart went out to him. The boy was defeated before he even had a chance to stand up for himself. Richard knew that feeling, the despair of thinking that there was no way out, that no one would ever care enough to help.“You don’t have to do this alone,” Richard said, his voice steady. “I’m not going to let them keep pushing you down. But you have to let me help. You have to trust me.”Tho
Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Eight
The midday bell rang, signaling the start of lunch, and the school cafeteria quickly filled with the usual clatter of trays, voices, and the mingling scents of food. The buzz of student chatter filled the air, a mix of casual conversation, gossip, and the occasional burst of laughter. Richard, Christabel, Evelyn, Charles, and Oliver made their way to a corner table, the five of them settling into their usual routine. Despite the comfortable familiarity of his friends, Richard’s mind was far from settled.The events of the previous day—the strange encounter with the timid student and the mysterious men—were still gnawing at him. As he sat down and absentmindedly picked at his food, his gaze wandered across the cafeteria. It was then that he saw him again.The boy.He was sitting alone at a table near the far corner, his head lowered slightly as he ate, the kind of posture that seemed to say, “Please don’t notice me.” His clothes were plain, and his demeanor was that of someone who had
Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty Seven
Richard had just finished his training with Reed. His body still ached from the hours of exertion, but there was a satisfaction in his chest, a new sense of control that he hadn’t felt before. The storm inside him wasn’t completely tamed, but at least it was no longer threatening to tear him apart at every turn. He’d made progress, but the journey was far from over.It was getting late, and Richard had arranged to meet with Christabel, Evelyn, Charles, and Oliver for a study session at his house. The exams were only a few days away, and though Richard had been distracted by everything happening in his life, he knew he had to catch up on his studies. The weight of his responsibilities hung heavily on him—both his academic life and the power that threatened to consume him.His phone buzzed in his pocket, pulling him out of his thoughts. It was Charles.“Hey, Richard! We’re at your place, ready to go. Where are you at?”Richard glanced at his watch. It wasn’t much later than he expected,
Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Six
The walk from the school to Reed’s estate felt longer than usual. The fading light of the afternoon stretched long shadows across the ground, the soft whispers of wind rustling through the trees. Richard’s thoughts were clouded, his mind a swirl of conflicting emotions. He had been back in the world of school for only a short time, but already he was reminded of the power within him, the energy that throbbed beneath his skin, always there, always waiting to take control. He couldn’t ignore it any longer. He had to face it.The closer he got to Reed’s house, the heavier his steps became. He knew the training today would be harder than anything he had faced before. Reed had been waiting for this moment, knowing that Richard’s growing power was only one part of his journey—it was control, mastery over that power, that would define Richard’s future.As Richard pushed open the gate to Reed’s property, he was met with the usual sight of the sprawling estate—a place that had always felt both
Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Five
The afternoon sun hung low in the sky as Richard made his way back to the school gates, the noise of students around him fading into the background. His mind was preoccupied with his training, the exams, and the strange, foreign power that still hummed beneath his skin. It was almost overwhelming at times—the constant pressure, the questions he couldn’t answer, and the lingering fear that he was on the edge of something far darker than he realized. Yet as he walked, trying to shake the weight of his thoughts, a disturbance in the air caught his attention.There was a crowd gathered near the edge of the school courtyard, a group of students standing in a circle, their voices rising in harsh, mocking tones. Richard’s gaze sharpened, and he instinctively slowed his steps, the sense of familiarity creeping over him. The laughter, the taunts—he had heard it all before. He had once been the target of similar ridicule. The flashbacks came quickly: the bullying, the feeling of helplessness, t
Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Four
Richard made his way down the hallway toward Miss Lilian’s office, each step echoing in the quiet of the school. His thoughts raced. Why had she asked to speak with him? There was no way it was about the rumors; Miss Lilian was far too professional for that. He had no idea what she wanted to discuss, but he hoped it wasn’t anything too complicated or troublesome.He reached the door of her office and paused, taking a deep breath. The door was slightly ajar, and he could hear the soft rustling of papers inside. He knocked lightly before pushing it open, stepping inside.Miss Lilian looked up from her desk, her eyes sharp as ever. She was seated behind her desk, her usual calm and composed demeanor intact. When her gaze met Richard’s, her expression softened, just for a moment.“Richard,” she said, her voice warm but professional. “Please, come in. Take a seat.”Richard nodded, stepping inside and closing the door behind him. He sat down across from her, feeling the weight of her gaze o
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