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Chapter 103 - SHADOWS UNDER THE ACADEMY (2)

Chapter 102: Shadows Under The Academy (2)

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The office was quiet when Michael pushed the door open.

Afternoon sunlight poured in through the half-open blinds, striping the wooden floor in golden bands.

The faint scent of parchment and ink lingered in the air, remnants of the paperwork Maria had been organizing before she left for her afternoon class.

Now it was just Michael, and the boy who trailed behind him with hesitant steps.

The student's uniform was a mess in mud clung to the fabric like stains of shame, his nose still bore the dried crust of blood, and his hands trembled faintly at his sides.

He didn't lift his gaze; instead, his eyes clung stubbornly to the floor as if afraid that even the walls of this room might judge him.

Michael gestured toward one of the wooden chairs.

"Sit."

The boy obeyed quickly, like someone used to following orders. Michael studied him for a moment before leaning against the desk across from him, arms crossed.

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