Chapter 24 Chapter Twenty Four

• The school buzzed with gossip as Jason returned to class, the morning’s events still fresh in everyone’s mind. Whispers trailed after him, and he felt a mixture of triumph and anxiety. His classmates had begun to see him in a new light, but he knew the danger that lingered in Ethan’s simmering rage. He wasn't going to let go
• In the cafeteria, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. Jason sat with Elena, who looked at him with admiration. “You really stood up to him, Jason. I didn’t think you had it in you,” she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
• Jason shrugged, trying to downplay the significance of the fight. “I didn’t have much of a choice. He pushed me too far.” But deep down, he relished the respect he was starting to gain.