Rise Of The Orphaned Student: Eddie Is An Aviatux!

respond. Why was this powerful

Almighty. At Least, I wouldn't have to was

and pulled out a neat bundle of cash, slidi

s tone still warm. "This is $1,000. Use it

f the money. His hands trembled as he

ant and forced, the weight of gratitude an

g nod, his sharp eyes studyi

feet, his imposing figure drawing the attent

r leaned in close, his voi

ntly, his eyes narrowing. "It's identical to yours. But y

stride, his express

nce at Skarr, he raised

tly but firmly, his tone leaving

tel, his face etched with sorrow. Getting inside,

ing. Memories of shared moments with Eunice flooded his thoughts- laughter, s

strode over to the wooden drawer wher

gallery, where images of Eunice and the

me rich, you'll regret doubting me." His eyes welled with tears

own his face, unchecked by h

self, he still couldn't. His heart

Th

ace in his bed with

king into the worn fabric. His muffled cries carrie

ght of his emotions. "If you were alive... none of this would've happene

tly, his body trembling wit

in the neck for standing up for myself, for fighting for what's mine

more freely now as

uldn't have dumped me for someone richer, someone... better."

ng the tears flow as years of pain, abando

avy breathing of someone utterly spent. His eyes burned

staring at the cracked ceiling

voice barely audible. "Help me

sleep began to take him, tho

***

open startled Eddie awake. He bo

the doorway, the light from the hal

you a

l, his roommate and closes

ay back down, his head hittin

ed me," he

eerful expression was replaced with one of concern as he to

ed, setting down his bag and si

ted, unsure w

on, his eyes narrowing as he t

lence, he sighed and

egan cautiously. "There's a rumor going aroun

the gut. He shut his eyes tightly,

s reaction, confirming

d for you. She's not the type to stick around when things get tough. She only stuck with y

away, his thro

tone sharpening with frustration. "I know it's hard to hear, but it's t

h he wanted to say something,

giving Eddie's shou

're stronger than you think, and you're destined for something bigger. Eunice? S

ough his heart still fel

on't think it would ever be better for me,"

eve in yourself also," Phil said firmly