Chapter 1612

"I honestly had no idea," Lincoln insisted stubbornly. "If I had known she was a girl, I wouldn't have hit her at all. But if she chooses to act like a boy, she should be ready to face the same challenges. She can't blame her opponent for being stronger if she ends up losing…" Helen sighed deeply and stood up, her voice carrying a touch of sadness. "You're right, but what if I told you she wasn't choosing to be a boy; she was pushed into that role? Lincoln, it's important to recognize that not everyone has the luxury of being their true selves. "We might not understand the struggles others face, but now that we're aware, perhaps we can respond with a little more compassion." Lincoln stared at her in confusion. "But why can't she just be a girl? Why does she have to pretend to be a boy?" "Because her family doesn't accept daughters," Helen explained. "The only way she can stay in that household is by pretending to be a boy." "I get it now, Mommy. Take me with you tomorrow; I want t