Chapter 572

As usual, Lucian was getting ready to head home. He meticulously arranged his books on the desk, his expression unusually solemn. Nearby, a certain chubby boy kept sneaking glances at him, his eyes darting over repeatedly. Realizing that Lucian would leave if he didn’t speak up soon, the little fatty gritted his teeth and finally stepped forward. "Uh… wanna walk home together?" Ever since *that incident*, the boy had held a grudge against Lucian, convinced he’d been right all along. But his dad had still spanked him for it! So, naturally, he blamed Lucian. Yet Lucian had ignored him completely, leaving the chubby kid stewing in resentment with no idea how to get back at him. Despite his dislike, he hadn’t forgotten his father’s warning. The fear of another beating kept him from provoking Lucian outright, no matter how much he despised him. So, he bided his time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And as luck would have it, that moment finally arrived one day! He decided to sneak