CHAPTER 23

DEREK

After a whole week away from school, I was finally back.

I stood outside the gate, staring at the building I've been away from for a week.

This same building is where it all started, and I'm going to end it once and for all.

Strapping my bag across my shoulder, I walked into the school with a long face, ignoring all the eyes that fell on me.

Students that haven't seen me since Mirabel's incident, gazed in surprise when I arrived.

They must have thought I wouldn't resume yet since Mirabel was attacked brutally.

"He's back? I thought I heard his father was going to change his school?"

"No, his friends said he was made to stay back because of what was happening. His father was mad at him when he heard he bullies that loser."

"I'm happy he's back. I've missed staring at his face."

They gossiped at my arrival, making an attempt to get closer and ask how I was doing.

But when they saw my raging gaze, they all backed down, drifting away in fear.

As I drew closer to the school building,