“Well, praying means going to the church and telling your wishes to God. Then, God will fulfill your wishes,” Raymond explained.
Lucas and Camila stared at him incredulously because they couldn’t believe such an incredible place that could grant people’s wishes existed.
“Mr. Patel, could you please tell us where this church that you are going to is?” Lucas asked eagerly.
“It’s located at Dawson Lane in the north of the city. I find God to be the most responsive there!” Raymond put on a hat and smiled. “I’m going off now, Mr. Lucas, Ms. Camila.”
Then, he turned and walked out of the front gate.
The housekeeper led the two children into the dining room for breakfast before taking them to the kindergarten.
After entering the classroom, Lucas and Camila immediately noticed Norman, who was dressed in branded clothes. He was holding a new model airplane and surrounded by many children who wanted to have a closer look at the new toy.
“My daddy bought this for me. It’s a limited edition! None of you have it,” Norman exclaimed proudly
He deliberately spoke loudly to catch Lucas’ attention.
Lucas held Camila’s hand and found seats for both of them. Since there was some free time before class, they chose a storybook and began reading it attentively.
Camila tilted her head and looked at Lucas. “Does God really exist, Lucas?”
“I think He does. Mr. Patel will never lie to us,” Lucas replied confidently.
Propping her chin up with her chubby little fist, Camila said with anticipation, “Isn’t it amazing that wish can come true? I really want to go to the church and pray too!”
Lucas felt the same deep down. “Me too.”
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Their innocent thoughts were soon interrupted by the ringing school bell. Their day at the kindergarten was packed with activities, but they were allowed to spend their time freely in the afternoon. While Camila was having an art lesson, Lucas remained in the classroom.
Lucas was reading a book halfway through when a model airplane suddenly blocked his sight. He was slightly taken aback and recognized it as the toy that Norman had been showing off that morning.
Lucas stared at Norman warily as he raised his delicate chin. “Take it away.”
“This is the latest model airplane, and it’s remote-controlled. It even makes realistic sounds. I didn’t let the –other kids touch it even if they wanted to, but I’ll let you feel it,” Norman said arrogantly.
The reason he had brought the airplane to the kindergarten was to show off in front of Lucas. However, he didn’t expect Lucas not to glance at him at all the whole day.
Lucas impatiently shoved the airplane in front of him aside and turned sideways with his book, rejecting Norman’s offer.
Norman’s face instantly became pully with anger. After picking up the airplane, which was shoved onto the ground, he smashed it onto the floor again.
The model airplane was instantly reduced to pieces.
Lucas stared at the scattered pieces of the airplane on the ground with his eyebrows furrowed. Why did he smash the airplane for no reason?
The next moment, Norman started wailing. Pointing at Lucas, he sobbed, “Ms. Jacobs, Lucas broke my airplane…”
Feeling anxious, Lucas jumped from his seat and refuted, “You’re lying! I didn’t break your toy!”
“It was you! I didn’t want to lend you my toy, so you broke it!” Norman glared at him, his anger convincing enough for people to believe him.
At that moment, Stacy Jacobs, their teacher, walked over to ask about the incident after hearing the
commotion.
Pretending to be aggrieved. Norman lay on Stacy’s shoulder and tearfully recounted what had happened. After putting the blame on Lucas, he pretended to be forgiving and said, “Ms. Jacobs, I don’t think Lucas. did it on purpose. As long as he apologizes to me, I won’t hold a grudge against him.”
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