Chapter 2 - Mark Reads The Second Message
Mark’s fingers trembled slightly as he tapped his smartphone screen to unlock the secondary notification waiting beneath the video file.
The text, typed in hurried urgency by young Leo, revealed details that sent a shockwave straight through Mark’s chest.
“Mrs. Vance has been pocketing the summer camp funds from half the kids in class to pay off personal debts,” Leo wrote.
Mark stared at the glowing words in absolute disbelief as the full magnitude of the school corruption began to sink in.
His injured back throbbed from a recent workplace accident, but the physical pain vanished beneath a scorching wave of protective fury.
He gripped the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned completely white against the dark leather cover.
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“You picked the wrong family to terrorize,” Mark whispered fiercely into the quiet interior of his sedan.
Without a moment’s hesitation, he slammed his foot down on the accelerator and turned sharply toward Lincoln Middle School.
