Alex Johnson: The Unknown Heir

Chapter 081 - The Oriole Stalking The Cicadas

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From that day on, life assumed a predominantly tranquil demeanor for Alex.

Upon waking up each morning, his breakfast would have already been prepared by Dami, and after they both ate, Dami would drive him to school.

In school, Alex's classmates still frequently mocked and taunted him, though the frequency had dwindled since... although Alex didn't display it at all intentionally or not intentionally, it was evident to all that things had undergone a slight alteration for him, that resulted in a massive reduction in the manner in which they treated him.

Furthermore, he and his class President, Jewel, had grown closer, engaging in regular conversations via phone within the classroom, even during lectures. Hence, observing their class President, who had seldom grinned in the past, perpetually beaming now, no longer elicited surprise from the entire class.

On the contrary, Cliff had been absent from school for several days due to reasons known only to himself. While everyone was in