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I recalled how they were always leaving early and coming home late, their bodies covered in bloody knife scars, shouting about running into cops again today.Thinking of how the news constantly showed criminals being arrested and thrown into prison, I couldn’t drag them into this.When I looked up again, I tried one last time to plead.“Ms. Jones, my dad… is all working out of town. He’s far away and can’t come.“Can’t I just… write an apology letter? I’ll apologize and even accept disciplinary punishment. Just please don’t call them, okay?”However, Ms. Jones only let out a mocking laugh.“Working out of town? No wonder they raised a shameless child like you. And they can’t even come?”“Nope!”“Macy’s medical fees and emotional damages cost a lot of money. Can a little kid like you even afford that? Hurry up and make the call already. Stop dragging this out!”Her face was full of contempt as she looked at me.“How much is it? I can—” I was just about to say I could pay for i

Instantly, my heart tightened painfully again.Terrified that they might get arrested, I took a deep breath and slowly put down my spoon.“Dads, from now on, can you maybe stop doing those kinds of jobs?“I’m growing up. I’ll get into a good college and support you guys.“So could you find safer work instead?”The three grown men froze at the same time. Then, almost immediately, they tearfully hugged each other and agreed.Two hours later, after reminding me about a few more things and leaving behind three black cards, the three of them hurried off.I stood at the doorway and watched them disappear down the hallway, my eyes stinging.“Don’t forget to change jobs!”“Got it!”However, the moment the door closed, Robert looked at the others in confusion.“That’s weird. Our girl doesn’t like me researching nuclear submarines anymore?”The other two looked just as confused.Meanwhile, after shutting the door, I looked down at the family group chat on my phone called “Loving Fam

All the grievance, fear, and humiliation I had endured these past few days instantly shattered the last thread holding me together.“Dad!”I threw myself into James’ arms and burst into tears.Sobbing uncontrollably, I told them everything.“It was Macy… Her dad is Daniel… He owns a mine… She said all of South City belongs to her family… She bullies me every day… She even recorded videos today…”“Crack!” The newest phone in Paul’s hand was crushed on the spot, the screen shattered completely in his grip.“A damn mine owner’s got some nerve!”“Damn it, Daniel, that b*st*rd! Back when I helped him rise to the top, he was still licking my shoes!”“He’s got a death wish! He dared touch our Ariel?!”My dads’ furious curses rose one after another, leaving me completely stunned.However, James only gently patted my back.Then he took out his phone and dialed a number, his voice cold as ice.“Pass the word that all are to put down whatever work they’re doing.“In one hour, everyon

The leading official gave one of my dads a perfect military salute.“Commander, as instructed, all illegal evidence connected to Fuller Mining has been transferred to the disciplinary committee.”…Daniel’s face turned even darker than the tires on his daughter’s wheelchair.Ms. Jones’ legs gave out completely, and she collapsed onto the ground.Meanwhile, James’ broad hand shielded me from behind, blocking out every prying gaze.My dads didn’t say another word. Instead, they surrounded me protectively and escorted me through the silent crowd like they were parting the Red Sea.Then they pushed me into the leading Rolls-Royce.Inside the car, Dad Number Fifty-Five, Peter, and Dad Number Thirty-Two, Kyle, were already seated.As the car smoothly pulled away, I heard Peter answer a phone call, his tone ice-cold.“That’s right. Freeze every account under the Fullers. Don’t let them transfer out a single cent.”Kyle also put on his Bluetooth headset, speaking calmly but clearly.

Daniel trembled all over.As if all the strength in his body had been drained out of him, he collapsed to the ground.After a long silence, he squeezed out a single word with all his remaining strength.“…I choose the second.”Then James’ gaze shifted back to Macy.“As for you.“Tomorrow, you publicly apologize in front of the entire school to Ariel and every student you’ve ever bullied.“Next, you voluntarily withdraw from school and transfer to a behavioral correction institution for psychological and behavioral intervention.“Lastly, you need to complete five hundred hours of community service. No substitutes.”Macy’s body shook violently, like a leaf in a storm.I looked at her and added one final line.“If you truly change, three years from now, I’ll let you work in my charity foundation.”Macy jerked her head up, her eyes filled with complete disbelief.After everything was settled, the Fullers were taken away.My ninety-nine dads immediately surrounded me again, fu