Chapter 21 Letter and Determination
“Fox is nothing more than a little puppy at my feet. Don’t even think about it.”
Jenny’s aura became frightening.
“Are you kidding? What could I possibly think?”
Rocco started to feel scared.
“You better not.”
Jenny withdrew her gaze.
It seemed that the relationship between these two good friends was starting to
crack.
Fox didn’t care about these details. He sat in his seat, his thoughts drifting far away.
In his mind, he recalled a series of prison mates he had met in jail.
They once had a discussion about the most hated profession. For those frequent offenders who often visited prison, it was undoubtedly the police.
Then there were the ones who had committed minor offenses. Their answers were usually doctors or lawyers, with lawyers being the most hated.
The way Fox suppressed Jenny just now was essentially “legal.” False accusations can be a big or small deal, but he just magnified the dangers. A little pressure, and Jenny was scared.
The prison mates hated doctors because healthcare in the U.S. was too expensive. Though not unaffordable, it was still a burden on the wallet.
As for lawyers, the reasons varied widely. Some had been screwed over by their own lousy lawyers and ended up in jail inexplicably. Others had encountered opponents‘ slick lawyers and ended up in jail while losing a lot of money.
Fox listened to his prison mates‘ complaints and deeply remembered the horrors of lawyers. He also realized that the law could be helpful at times. This time, he used some legal knowledge and successfully got through it.
In reality, this part of the knowledge was just a trick. The most important things were courage and rhetoric. At that time, he completely overpowered Jenny.
Fox sighed.
It was then he realized he had become stronger without even noticing. Prison life
had tempered his spirit and expanded his special knowledge base. Then, strange things happened…
In his previous life, he had this power. Why didn’t he seek revenge on Jenny? Fox clenched his fists, frowning. The more he thought about his past, the more he remembered his childish and weak self, which pained him.
Everything was Jenny’s fault. After getting out of prison, he could have gone down with her. He had nothing to lose, not even fearing death. But he didn’t…
Cowardice had defined his life. But now, life had come rushing in, and Fox was
determined to cut off all feelings of cowardice.
The more he studied his past self, the clearer he saw his current path.
After school, Fox walked home with Peterson. This was a bit unusual since he had been walking with Jennifer lately. Thinking of this, he started to miss Jennifer.
“Fox, wait a minute.”
A girl’s voice called out. Fox turned to see a familiar face.
It was Lucy, Jennifer’s good friend, who was panting and holding her knees.
“What’s up, Lucy?”
Fox asked.
“This is a letter from Jennifer. She asked me to give it to you.”
Lucy said, handing over a letter. The envelope was white and thin, seemingly ordinary. Fox took the letter and opened it.
“One day, you will make me jealous.”
“Fox, I’m waiting for you at MIT.”
That was all. Short and simple, with no embellishments.
Fox smiled, tucked the letter back into the envelope, and kept it close to him.
As Lucy was about to leave, Fox felt a sense of urgency.
“Lucy, have you decided which school to go to?”
Fox asked, stopping her.
“Of course, MIT. Thanks to you, my grades are now enough to go with Jennifer.”
Lucy replied cheerfully.
“Lucy, I must say, MIT’s tuition is quite expensive. Even with high school
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scholarships and financial aid, it might not be enough.”
College has many expenses, and Lucy’s family wasn’t well–off, with someone sick at home.
“Fox, I know these difficulties.”
Lucy sighed, worried about affording college even if she got in.
“So, why not join us this summer?”
Fox smiled confidently. He planned to change her fate. Originally, she was murdered after a late–night shift. If she worked with them, finishing early, he and Peterson
could ensure her safety.
“Join you guys?”
Lucy looked puzzled.
“Yes, Fox and I are also worried about tuition. Relying on family isn’t good, so we decided to work. Fox found a great job, and we can look out for each other.”
Peterson explained, helping Fox. He didn’t expect this top student to have so many struggles.
“Summer job? Earning tuition sounds good. Let’s do it together.”
Lucy was excited, this development pleased her. Fox and Peterson exchanged glances, gaining another partner would make their summer plan smoother.
After chatting for a while, they parted ways. Fox returned home to an empty house.
Sitting on the couch, he held Jennifer’s letter, feeling a strange, wonderful sensation. He was beginning to understand what it meant and became more determined in his goals.
