Chapter 8 - Liam Is Barred From Entering His Private Academy
While his parents argued in the suburban home, ten-year-old Liam sat in the back of their luxury SUV outside Westbrook Academy.
The school’s iron security gates remained firmly closed as the morning drop-off line backed up down the private street.
A security guard approached the driver’s side window, tapping metal against the tinted glass until Emily rolled it down.
“Morning, ma'am; I’m sorry, but Liam’s student ID has been deactivated in our security system this morning,” the guard stated.
“Deactivated? That’s ridiculous! We pay fifty thousand dollars a year to send him here!” Emily snapped indignantly.
“Administrative office flagged the account for non-payment at midnight; he cannot enter campus grounds,” the guard repeated flatly.
Liam stared out the window in shock, realizing his privileged playground had just slammed its doors shut in his face.
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“Mom, why won't they let me in? Where are my friends going?” Liam whined from the back seat.
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