CHAPTER 185

Don't worry, guys. I'll handle it myself," Caleb assured them, his voice steady.

"I'll use the crate with wheels to bring them back. Jane, thanks for offering to help, but let's just do as Carl says. I'll be back before you know it."

As Caleb reluctantly agreed to go by himself, Carl and Kenneth exchanged a quick, relieved glance. Just moments earlier, they had been on the verge of panic, their plan teetering on the edge of failure with everyone insisting on accompanying Caleb.

But now, they couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. The tension that had gripped them eased slightly, their shoulders relaxing as they watched Caleb prepare to leave alone.

Carl’s rigid stance softened, and Kenneth’s clenched fists slowly unfurled, both of them silently grateful that their scheme had narrowly avoided exposure.

Carl glanced at the students, noticing most of them nearing the end of their 1000-meter run. Turning to Caleb, he urged,

"Hurry up, Caleb. We need those basketb