Chapter 140

"What's going on here?" Clara approached the scene, her brows knitting as she took in Billy's red, tear-streaked eyes. She crouched slightly to meet his gaze, her voice as gentle as possible. "Billy, let go of your classmate. Whatever it is, I'll help you handle it, okay?" Billy glanced at her, then back at Harvey, before reluctantly releasing his grip. "He took my stuff and won't give it back," Billy said through clenched teeth, his fists balled tightly as he glared at Harvey. Clara's frown deepened as she turned to Harvey, saying, "Did you take something of his? If you did, return it now." Harvey stiffened, his neck straightening in defiance, though he avoided meeting Clara's eyes. "I didn't take anything from him," he muttered. "You're lying! Give it back!" Billy's voice cracked with frustration as tears welled up again. He lunged toward Harvey, trying to grab his things back. Caught off guard, Harvey stumbled but quickly recovered, a flicker of malice flashing in his eyes. "I