Chapter 1660

Howard made a series of exaggerated faces and gestures, causing the entire classroom to erupt in another wave of laughter. "How noisy," Lincoln muttered, feeling overwhelmed. He asked Howard and Jeremiah to keep an eye on Sienna before stepping outside for some fresh air. As he wandered around the school, he found himself near a grove. In the distance, he noticed a group of older boys surrounding a taller girl, taunting her with cruel remarks. "You're so big and bulky—are you even a girl?" "Come on, how did you eat your way into looking like that?" In reality, the girl wasn't overweight; she had simply matured earlier than her peers, giving her a fuller, more adult appearance. Still, she was well within a healthy range for her age. Nonetheless, the boys didn't see it that way. They spoke thoughtlessly, oblivious to the hurt they were causing. Lincoln initially considered stepping in to help, but he hesitated, unsure if it was worth his time. After a moment's thought, he hid behi