Rebel 19

Jessica ignored the pain in her foot and rushed to school .

Arthurs teacher had just called to inform her that he had been in a fight .

Seeing how anxious she was and knowing she could barely walk , Charles decided to take her to the school himself .

Though her injury wasnt too severe , she couldnt walk on her own .

When they arrived , she hesitated , unsure how to get out of the car .

Without a word , Charles walked to her side and extended his hand .

Come on , Ill help you in .

She glanced at his clean , well shaped hand in front of her .

Too worried about her son to hesitate Jany longer , she placed her hand in his .

Charles supported her as they made their way to the teachers office .

As soon as they stepped inside , Jessica saw Arthur standing beside another boy .

His clothes were dirty and torn .

There was a bruise on the corner of his mouth and some blood on his arm .

It was clear that he had been in quite a scuffle .

Jessicas heart sank .

Ignoring the pain in her foot , she quickened her pace toward him .

Arthur ? How could he have gotten into a fight so soon after starting school ? Arthurs eyes reddened the moment he saw Jessica .

Though he clenched his lips tightly , refusing to make a sound , his tough front cracked .

She then noticed the boy next to him .

His face was bruised , a fresh scratch ran across his cheek , and his clothes were torn .

He seemed to have taken the worse end of the fight .

Youre Arthurs mother , Jessica ? The teacher at the desk spoke up .

Jessica quickly nodded .

What happened ? Why were they fighting ? Serena gave her a glance before looking at the man supporting her .

Something about him .

radiated an untouchable aura of authority .

Then , she returned to Jessica and said , You should let him tell you himself .

Jessica immediately turned to her son .

Tell Mommy , why were you fighting ? He deserved it ! Arthur was slightly aggrieved but even more furious , standing firm as if he had done nothing wrong .

Jessica frowned .

Speak properly .

He was being mean .

He insulted me ! Her brows furrowed deener .

She had never seen Arthur art this way before .

What did he say ? 1/3 Arthurs eyes turned even redder , tears welling up but stubbornly refusing to fall .

He clenched his little fists and said through gritted teeth , He called me a fatherless brat ! You are a fatherless brat ! Everyone has a dad except you ! The other boy , who had been silent until now , shouted angrily .

Say that again ! Arthurs tiny fists clenched , ready to strike once more .

The other boy wasnt backing down either .

Just as the two were about to start fighting again , Jessica quickly stepped in to separate them .

She finally understood what had happened .

Pulling her son behind her , she faced the other child .

Kid , Im Arthurs mother .

Whats your r name ? The boy huffed and lifted his chin .

Liam , she repeated .

You got one thing right , everyone has a father , including Arthur .

that he shouldnt have hit you , especially since youre classmates .

But please dont repeat such hurtful things .

She hadnt expected her son to be mocked for not having a father .

Her heart ached as much as he did .

Liam , however , wasnt ready to back down .

Oh yeah ? Then wheres his dad ? Bring him here ! Everyone knows he doesnt have a dad ! Arthurs face turned red with anger again , and he raised his little fists .

Jessica quickly held him .

She was at a loss .

How could she suddenly conjure up a father for Arthur ? I am his father , a deep calm voice suddenly declared .

Jessica froze , turning mechanically to look at Charles .

What did he say ? Arthur also stared at him in disbelief .

Charles met their shocked gazes and stood before the wide eyed Liam .

I am Arthurs father .

While he shouldnt have hit you , I think you owe him an apology .

Charles was tall and imposing .

Standing before Liam , he instantly intimidated the boy .

Jessica was too stunned to react .

But Arthur , ever quick witted , immediately grabbed Charless hand .

With newfound confidence , he declared , My dad is right here ! If you dare say I dont have a dad again , hell deal with you ! Liam , startled by Charless overwhelming presence , fell silent .

He didnt believe Charles was Arthurs father , but seeing how similar they looked , he no longer dares to argue .

Serena then approached them .

Ah , so youre Arthurs father ? No wonder I thought you two looked alike when you walked in .

You really are like two peas in a pod .

When she said that , Charles and Arthur instinctively turned to look at each other .

Were they really that similar ?