Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Chapter 25

He thought Estelle would take the opportunity to lecture him, telling him that good students shouldn’t fight.

Estelle nodded sincerely, “Of course, you helped a bullied classmate, isn’t that being brave and just?”

Henson’s innocent eyes sparkled for a moment, but then he became disheartened, “But I busted their heads, and their parents all came. The teacher told me to call my parents to school this afternoon.”

“Your teacher doesn’t know you’re part of the Lamont family?” Estelle asked.

Henson nodded, “There are some people with the surname Lamont in the school, and my file only has my parents’ names. My parents are very low-key.”

Estelle realized, “So you want me to pretend to be your parent?”

“Smart!” Henson laughed, showing his newly grown teeth.

Estelle also laughed, “No way!”

Henson’s smile froze, “Why not?”

and if your uncle finds out, I’ll definitely lose my job!” Estelle said

know if you

happening.” Estelle was firm and asked curiously, “Why don’t you go

his eyes, “My uncle promised me that if I didn’t make any mistakes for a week, he would teach me horse riding on

there was a reason for your actions!”

“My uncle is very principled; if it’s wrong, it’s wrong, no

“Well, that’s a problem

to Estelle, “How much does my uncle pay

“Eight thousand, why?”

and he’ll double your salary, what do you say?”

“Absolutely!” Henson confirmed.

With eight thousand more, she could make an extra ninety-six thousand a year, getting her one step closer to buying

to be, your grandma?” Estelle asked doubtfully. She could try to look older,

phone from his backpack, “I’ll call my uncle right now and tell him you

“Ha!”

spat out her water and rushed to grab some tissues while stopping Henson, “Hold on, or I’ll

“If you back out, I’ll tell my