Chapter 179

Zachary didn't argue back. Instead, he simply said, "But if I don't go see her, it feels like there's this empty space inside me… Like something's missing." Harry sighed. Worried that he might forget later, Zachary took the initiative and said, "Make sure to drop me off at Grandma's place tonight." Harry was confused. "Why?" Zachary explained, instantly distracted from his tears, "Think about it—Cody picked on Willow, and I helped Willow out. Cody felt wronged, so he'll definitely tell his mother what happened. If I go home, I'd be walking right into a trap, right?" Harry nodded thoughtfully. "You're right." … Just as Zachary predicted, Cody wasted no time telling Jessica what happened at school the moment he got home. Jessica had noticed Cody's sour expression on the way home, but she hadn't known why. After hearing Cody's story, her anger flared. Someone dared mess with Cody? Did they think she would do nothing? Her expression darkened as she made a plan to coax Zachary hom