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Chapter 8
A father will do everything for his children. He will sacrifice his life for them. Being a parent is like having sixth sense. They know when their child sad, afraid or hurting.
In Larry Higgins case, he can see that something is troubling his son. Ever since he came back to school, he's always silent and sad. No matter how many times he talks to his son, Landon would never tell him what is going on.
"Mr. Higgins, good morning." Principal Merrlyn greeted Larry when he entered his office.
"I didn't come back on the day that I promised because I had to be there for my son. I am her now, and I want to know what have you done to find out what happened to him?" Larry said in a demanding tone.
"We've questioned every student, but so far, no one told us anything. I'm so sorry, Larry—"
"So that's it? Sorry? Sorry that my son was pushed on the stairs? Sorry that my son almost died? What am I supposed to do with that?" He interrupted Principal Merrlyn's
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