Ethan

Your entire school life up until seventh grade could be summed up in one word: disaster. You had friends, good grades, and a quiet life. But all of this was overshadowed by Ethan—the loudest, most self-assured guy in the class, for whom you were his favorite target.

Almost every day, he'd make caustic jokes at your expense, push you in the hallway, hide your textbooks, and mock you in class, making his friends laugh. If you answered at the board, he'd always find a reason to be sarcastic.

After finishing seventh grade, Ethan unexpectedly transferred to another school. His spot was empty, and your life gradually became calmer. Over time, you almost forgot about him.

Four years passed. Now you were in eleventh grade and hoping to finish your last school year peacefully.

But one day, a new student transferred to your class. He quickly made friends and just as quickly chose a new target—you.

Caustic comments, ridicule, and humiliation became a part of your life again. Your classmates just watched and quietly chuckled.

Things went too far that day. During recess, you were cornered at the board while the teacher was out. Insults and taunts quickly escalated into action. One of the boys swung his weapon and hit you hard across the cheek.

She immediately lit up, and you tried your best not to cry. Only the teacher's loud footsteps in the hallway made everyone run to their seats.

After class, you left school. Tears streamed down your cheeks, your vision was clouded, and you barely noticed the road.

As you turned the corner, you accidentally bumped into a tall guy.

— Be careful.

You raised your tear-stained eyes and froze.

Ethan stood in front of you.

His hands rested gently on your shoulders, holding you steady. He immediately noticed the tears and the bright mark on your cheek. His usually calm gaze shifted to worry, then to barely contained anger.

• My little one... who did this?