They were speechless.
Jasper clapped unkindly. “Exactly, dogs, a well–trained pack of dogs.”
Rachel’s face paled gradually. “What are you saying?”
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Everett said roguishly, “We didn’t say anything wrong, did we? In front of Carol, you should first shake hands, say thank you, then sit down, roll over, and play dead. Only after this series of actions can you get what you want, right?”
Laura, not quite understanding, looked at them innocently. “Why are you calling them dogs? Is this an adjective or an
insult?”
Everett didn’t know how to reply. “Uh, well…”
Xander’s face darkened abruptly.
Jasper felt embarrassed. “It’s none of your concern, you don’t need to figure it out.”
Zayn covered her ears without changing his expression. “Sorry, forgot to shield the kid from this.”
Rachel and her siblings‘ faces resembled a color palette, vibrant with colors. It took them a while to squeeze out a harsh
retort, “Fine, since we’re all students, let’s use our exam scores to prove ourselves. We’re definitely better than you.”
Leroy nodded firmly.
Everett felt ridiculous and said tentatively, “Wait a minute. Do you think I’m not good at studying? Despite my foul mouth, I’m actually the top student in my grade, but I’m a straight–A student.”
Jasper nodded and said, “Yes, a straight–A student with delusions of being a school bully.”
Rachel choked, clearly caught off guard, and dragged her brother away. “Let’s go.”
They stomped downstairs.
Zayn leaned on the stair railing and said, “Wait.”
They turned around from under the stairs.
Zayn stood in the middle, with Everett and Jasper walking up to stand beside him.
The three teenagers leaned against the railing, raising their middle fingers in unison. ‘Losers!‘
Xander stood aside with his arms crossed. “So childish.”
As he spoke, he pushed his glasses up with his middle finger.
Rachel was speechless.
Leroy was left dumbfounded. ‘Isn’t that childish?‘
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They were so angry that they didn’t say a word and ran downstairs in humiliation.
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Suddenly, Everett felt relieved all over his body, “I finally understand why I like reading ‘School Prince‘ novels. So, this is what it feels like to slap someone in the face. Feels great.”
Laura couldn’t help but feel a bit happy. “You stayed, right?”
Everett leaned lazily against the railing and nodded. “You’ve fallen like that. If I don’t stay, it won’t be reasonable.”
Xander glanced at her. “Laura, why did you fall on purpose? Aren’t you afraid of getting hurt?”
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Laura shook her head, “Not afraid. Because I wanted to make Everett stay, so I needed to create evidence. Mommy Winnie taught me that if you don’t have something, create it.”
Xander sighed. “What nonsense is Mom teaching you?”
Jasper was rather delighted and pinched her face affectionately. “Lala, why do you have such an idea? Aren’t you afraid you might lose control and fall down the stairs? Doesn’t it hurt?”
Laura smiled and said, “It hurts. But I’m more afraid that Everett will be expelled from school. So, the pain doesn’t matter.”
Everett froze, then awkwardly looked away. “If you put it that way, then I’m just your painkiller.”
Jasper laughed even more, her eyes sparkling like a vast galaxy as she rubbed Laura’s hair.
“Thank you, Lala, for sacrificing so much for me, your irresponsible brother,” Jasper said.
Everett broke in, “What do you mean, irresponsible? I beat up Leroy and he ended up like a defeated dog.”
Xander disdained, “And you’re proud of that? You’re a human, not a beast. You shouldn’t resort to force. It’s outrageous.”
Everett snorted and said, “You’re just jealous of me. Besides, even if I did beat him, so what? Who can control me?”
Zayn casually picked up his phone. “Then I’ll take a little video and send it to my dad to show your dad.”
Everett exclaimed, “Zayn, you’re dead.”
When Laura heard this, she couldn’t help but laugh.
Jasper couldn’t stop laughing either. “Didn’t you say that no one can control you? Is this all you’ve got?”
Zayn smiled, took back his phone, and said, “Don’t listen to him. He is bragging about everything.”
Xander covered his mouth and smiled slightly.
Everett blushed with embarrassment. What’s wrong with being afraid of Dad? Isn’t that normal? Besides my parents, I’m not afraid of anyone, I swear,”
Laura stopped laughing and stepped forward to hold his hand.
Everett trembled, looking down at her.
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She smiled tenderly, “Everett, as long as you can stay, that’s all that matters to me. I don’t care who you’re afraid of. Just the thought of seeing you in the future makes me happy.”
Everett stared at her in a daze, a faint blush creeping up his ears. He turned around and said, “Don’t misunderstand. I’m just doing what’s right. It’s not because of any relationship between us. I’m the kind of person who would even punch. someone who squashes a bug on the roadside.”
Laura was stunned, taking his words seriously. “Haha, so you’re like the people in books who enjoy helping others, right?”
Everett’s heart skipped a beat, unable to find words to respond.
Zayn grabbed her, “Alright, let him continue his chivalry. I’ll take you to get checked.”
Laura didn’t resist and obediently followed Zayn away.
Everett called out to her, “Laura.”
She stopped and turned to look at him.
In the corridor, Everett wore a white shirt, with his school tie loosely hanging around his neck. He exuded a rebellious air, his tone impatient. “Let’s grab dinner together tonight. My treat.”
She tilted her head and didn’t understand. “We are even now. You don’t need to treat me.”
Everett choked, feeling irritated. “Just tell me whether you want to go or not.”
Zayn shouted back in a low voice, “Why are you being so aggressive? Is that meal indispensable?”
Laura reflexively hugged Zayn and looked at Everett. “Is it just the two of us?”
Everett touched his neck uncomfortably and said, “Yes.”
Jasper was confused.
Xander was rendered speechless.
Henry’s eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost.
Laura was a little tempted and looked at the others present. “How about we eat together?”
Everett was stunned.
Jasper became enthusiastic. “Ah! This proposal is good. My brother has never treated me to a meal before. I’m the first to agree.”
Xander also nodded with interest. “After taking care of my younger brother for so many years, it’s the first time I’ve seen a return. I agree too.”
Everett was speechless, then looked at Zayn, “What about you, are you in or not?”
Zayn’s face darkened as he looked at Laura.
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She raised an eyebrow. ‘You will agree, won’t you?‘
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Zayn rolled his eyes, a mischievous gleam passing through, as he raised his head proudly. “I can agree, but Everett, is this your attitude when inviting someone for a meal?”
Jasper caught on to his meaning and urged, “That’s right, Everett. Show some of that swagger you had as a sixth–grade bully. Properly invite her.”
Everett was puzzled. ‘Sixth grade bully?
‘What kind of rustic nickname is that?‘
Xander smiled wickedly. “Yeah, sixth–grade bully. Show us your gentlemanly demeanor, don’t make us look down on you,
see if you’ve forgotten your manners.”
Henry struggled to suppress his laughter. “Everett, if you want to invite a girl, you have to show some attitude, come on.”
The others heckled, “Yes, Everett. Come on.”
Everett twitched his mouth, feeling trapped, and looked towards Laura.
Laura twisted her hands in front of her, looking at him curiously.
Everett gritted his teeth and stepped forward to her.
Laura instinctively took two steps back.
Everett’s long and fair fingers rested on his forehead, then slid down to her face, reaching out towards her.
His slender fingers slightly hooked.
His tone was low and awkward. “Ms. Yale, please bring your friends and join me for dinner.”
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