Chapter 36: unwilling
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"I'm genuinely fine now," Nolan reassured with seriousness.

"Hmph," Freddie snorted, shrugging his shoulders.

Undeterred, Nolan calmly smiled, aware that their disbelieving attitude likely stemmed from the school's known principal who harbored a disdain for the less fortunate.

"Alright, I'll be heading back to my hostel room," Nolan announced, walking in the direction of his hostel room.

"Hold on," Michael rushed toward Nolan, gripping his hand.

Curious, Nolan asked, "What's wrong?"

Michael rolled his eyes. "What's not wrong? You mentioned that you have our present in your hostel room. Why not let us accompany you and retrieve it together?" he enthusiastically suggested.

The interest of the other two also piqued. "Yes, Nolan, since you mentioned the present is in your hostel room, let's all go together," Freddie added.

An intrigued smile appeared on Edmond's face as he chimed in, "Let's go, Nolan. I can't wait to see what you got for us."

Initially skeptical, they had dismisse
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