The Man’s Decree

Franklin lived in Phoenix Garden, which was a famous residential area in Horington. As houses there cost at least a million or more, it was a place out of reach for ordinary folks.

“Kai, when we arrive, remember to be nice and behave respectfully. After all, we are asking him for help. Considering your situation, it’s not easy to get a job, as most companies are unwilling to hire ex-convicts. Hence, you have to be aware of…”

In the car, Hannah kept nagging Kai, worried that he would make a mistake.

Turning around from the front passenger seat, Gary put a stop to it. “Enough. There’s no need to keep harping on it. So what if he has gone to prison before? Does it mean that he is of questionable character? I have been friends with Franklin for a long time, so this isn’t going to be an issue.”

He was concerned that Hannah’s nagging would exasperate Kai, especially when it came to his time in prison. After all, it wasn’t his fault that he ended up there.

“Since both of you are so close, why didn’t he come and see you over the last few years? It’s not like you’re unaware of how much we have suffered recently.”

When Kai was in prison, their livelihoods were severely affected. Even then,

lot together. Back then, when there was a stray grenade during training, I dived and tackled him to the ground, or else

leader back then. Therefore, he was too embarrassed to

wasn’t because Kai needed a job, he wouldn’t

person Dad is. Once we’re there, I know what I should be mindful of. When I start making money from my job,

Even if he had told them the truth, they wouldn’t believe him, since his

Franklin, who was in his fifties,

twenties. She had pretty features and a slender body. Wearing pajamas with floral prints, she was playing with her

wearing your old uniform?” the girl remarked as

was his only