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?”

I’m not your parent, and if your uncle finds out, I’ll definitely lose my job!” Estelle said seriously, “Second, I’m technically your teacher too, so I can’t help you deceive

will know if

and asked curiously, “Why don’t you go

make any mistakes

time, there was a reason for your actions!”

his head, “My uncle is very principled; if it’s

shrugged, “Well, that’s a

eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Estelle, “How much does my uncle pay you

“Eight thousand, why?”

how good you are, and he’ll double your salary, what do you say?” Estelle took a sip of water and raised her eyebrows, “Are you

“Absolutely!” Henson confirmed.

she could make an extra ninety-six thousand a year, getting her one step closer

who should I pretend to be, your grandma?” Estelle asked doubtfully. She could try to look older, but

backpack, “I’ll call my uncle

“Ha!”

grab some tissues while stopping Henson,

tell my uncle you tried to take advantage