Chapter 999

Waylon Howard, Aidan's father, was quick to take charge. "Mr. Morgan, what's going on here? Aidan came to learn painting, so how did he end up like this? Who did this?" Vivian Sierra, Joshua's mother, was on the verge of tears. "Joshua's always been such a good boy. We've never so much as laid a finger on him, and now this..." Robert said nothing but exchanged a look with Derek. Derek stepped forward. "Here's what happened. Aidan and Joshua got into a little trouble with a new kid here. Asher's a bit of a handful and hit others for no reason. But don't worry, we've already had a serious talk with him." He motioned to Bethany. "This is Asher's mother, Bethany Reyes. She's here to apologize in person." When she didn't move, he shot her a sharp look, urging her to step in. Waylon's expression hardened. "Ms. Reyes, what kind of parent are you? If you can't teach your child right, bring him to me. Where's Asher?" "My son's already home," Bethany said, trying to stay calm. "But I beli