Chapter 1010

"You can trust me, Marlon." Bethany asked, not willing to give up. "If you don't want to speak, I won't force you. I'll just ask you a few questions. You only need to nod or shake your head, okay?" Marlon hesitated, then nodded. She could tell he was a very well-behaved child, so she tried to ask her questions in a gentle tone. "Do you like Mr. Morgan's class?" He looked at Bethany quietly. She couldn't tell if he was unwilling or afraid to answer. "Don't worry, Marlon. I won't tell your parents. Just nod or shake your head. Do you like Mr. Morgan's class?" He slowly shook his head. "It's okay. My son doesn't like it either," She gave him a reassuring pat on the head. "And... does Mr. Morgan like you?" Marlon seemed to think for a moment before shaking his head, and then nodding. She was confused. "I think Mr. Morgan doesn't like me, but both my mom and he himself said he does." He seemed a little aggrieved. "Why do you think he doesn't like you?" He paused before cont