Rise and shine

Chapter 10

As the door swings open, Aiden and Max step into the room. The weariness etched on Aiden's face is evident, a consequence of a long and difficult day in lockup.

Upon catching sight of Aiden, Mrs. Ray is taken aback and immediately filled with sympathy for him.

She can't help but express her concern, saying, "Oh no," as she approaches him, gently guiding him to take a seat.

Max follows suit, pulling up a chair and joining them in the room. With genuine gratitude, Mrs. Ray turns to Max and says, "Thank you, Max."

As the room settles into an air of tension, Mr. Ray, seated with a cup of tea in hand, suddenly lifts his head and delivers a stern remark, his tone laced with authority and dissatisfaction.

"You better be careful next time before you waste my hard-earned money on something unreasonable," he warns Aiden, who respectfully bows his head and replies with a simple, "Okay, sir."

It's evident that Aiden has somehow managed to misuse or squander Mr. Ray's funds, an act that doesn't si