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Either it was just his instinct or he just knew that he would be in trouble if he entered his house now. Alex knows very well that he will never get into trouble at his school even if he becomes a troublemaker in his school. But unlike his house, his parents are very strict people when it comes to school. They are always cold, but they never stay silent if something happens at school. Even when his school marks were reduced by a point or two, they would punish him harshly.

Alex also glanced at the clock on his cellphone screen which showed 6 in the afternoon. He also breathed a sigh of relief while stroking his chest which had been beating so fast. Alex realizes that he still has a few hours before his parents come home from work. Even though it's only a short time, and he will still have to face his father's anger, but Alex still feels relieved that he can think of a way to avoid his father's anger.

He then grabbed the doorknob, pulled it, and went into his house. A