Bab 259: Gentle Like The Rain

Following the boy's furious declaration, He Juan concealed his shock and gave the boy another once-over, this time more seriously. He was really fourteen? He was not lying to He Juan, was he??

The rage and humiliation in the boy's eyes burned bright. It did not seem like he was lying, He Juan mused.

He Juan regretted that he had only skimmed through the files earlier. He should have taken the time to peruse each of them carefully so he would not wound the boy's self-esteem like he did. Alas, it was already too late now.