Chapter 142

Billy turned his head away, biting his lip without saying a word. Clara sighed softly. Hearing the dismissal bell ring outside, she said to Harvey, "You can go now." Harvey let out a sigh of relief and quickly left the office. Clara stayed behind with Billy, gently comforting him with a few kind words. After some thought, she decided to switch his seat and let him go. The office was empty, leaving only her and Ethan. Ethan finally spoke, explaining, "I know a bit about Billy's family situation. His mother had cancer and passed away two years ago. The family was left with a large debt, and his father has been working away from home for the past three years without returning. "Billy lives with his grandmother now, but her health is poor, and her eyesight is failing. "That glove must have been knitted by his mother before she passed away. It's too small for him now, but he treasures it and keeps it with him all the time as a memento of her. "He's not the type of kid who ever caus