The materials used to make the trophy weren't worth much, but the value it represented was priceless.
He knew exactly what this trophy meant to Director Chambers.
Looking at the shattered pieces, and then at the equally devastated Director Chambers, Herbert's heart sank, and his expression darkened significantly.
He looked first at Sylvie. "What exactly happened here? Who broke the trophy?"
When they first arrived, he had seen with his own eyes that the trophy was sitting perfectly inside the cabinet, and the glass doors had been closed.
But now the door was slid open, clearly meaning someone had deliberately taken it out, ultimately leading to its destruction.
Sylvie was a sensible adult; she certainly wouldn't have done something like this. So, the only ones capable of such an act were the two children.
"I..." Meeting Herbert's accusatory gaze, Sylvie stammered, looking deeply conflicted.
Meanwhile, Finn was rubbing his tears away, crying softly.
His eyes darted around, avoiding eye contact with the furious Herbert.
Miles stood by the display cabinet, looking entirely unbothered, calmly watching Finn cry.
Oh, so he knew how to cry and act scared now. Why hadn't he been scared when he insisted on taking the trophy out earlier?
Miles had been the one who actually needed the bathroom, but that thief Finn had insisted on following him.
He had ignored Finn while using the restroom.
When he came out, he saw that Finn had already slid open the cabinet door housing the trophy.


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