Annie, a mature and friendless 13-year-old, originally lived in the bustling chaos of New York City, where she was an outcast at school and a target for relentless bullies. Her family life was equally challenging. Her father abandoned her before she...
As Clark was sleeping, Alister and Ryder were shopping for clothes for Alister to wear at the party. Alister's small size made it challenging to find suitable attire.
Worker: "Sir, instead of a formal men's attire... I think a dress would fit best," the worker suggested, struggling to find luxurious clothes for Alister.
Ryder glanced at the worker and sighed.
Ryder: "Do whatever you need to do, as long as he looks presentable."
Ryder was looking at his phone and paying little attention to Alister. After ten minutes, Alister chose a beautiful white dress with flowers and wore a matching flower crown. The worker squealed in delight at how cute Alister looked.
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Worker: "You look stunning, darling!" the worker praised, causing Alister to blush.
Worker: "Sir, your partner is dressed to perfection!"
Ryder looked up from his phone and at Alister, blushing as he saw the outfit.
Ryder: "I'll take it," he said, trying not to sound too impressed. He paid the worker, and when the two entered the house, Clark was waiting for them.
Clark: "Where have you two been this late at night?" Clark asked sternly.
Alister: "I had to accompany your father to shop for a gift for a friend. He needed me to carry the shopping bags," Alister quickly made up an excuse.
Clark glared at his uncle and took Alister's hand.
Clark: "I told you, this man is my manservant, not yours!" Clark said as he pushed Alister away from Ryder.
Alister: "Clark, you shouldn't treat your father like that!" Alister scolded, but Clark looked annoyed at both of them.
Clark: "You shut up before I fire you!" Clark snapped at Alister. Alister seemed hurt and fell silent.
Ryder, angry at Clark for mistreating Alister, or perhaps feeling protective, stepped forward.
Ryder: "Young man, you better fix your attitude towards your only servant! He just helped me, and that's all we did!"
Ryder's voice was angry, trying not to yell.
Ryder: "You little brat! Do you think it's easy for Alister to deal with your nonsense all day alone? No! So you'd better treat him right! He's the most loyal servant you could have. If it were anyone else, they would have left your bratty self a long time ago!"
Clark clenched his fists and pushed Ryder away.
Clark: "SHUT UP!" Clark yelled as he stormed off to his room, slamming the door loudly and locking it.
Ryder helped Alister up.
Ryder: "I'm sorry about that..."
Alister got up, brushing himself off.
Alister: "No... I'm fine. I should go comfort him..."
Alister was about to go to Clark, but Ryder's firm grip stopped him.
Ryder: "You are not. Let that little brat be alone."
Alister obeyed and left Clark alone. Early the next morning, Clark woke up and got ready for school. As he was changing his clothes, Alister tried to help him.
Clark pushed him away.
Clark: "Clean my room or something... I'm too old for that," Clark said harshly, clearly in a bad mood.
Later, Alister was cooking breakfast while Ryder sat at the dining table, sipping tea. Clark grabbed some snacks from the pantry and prepared to leave.
Alister: "Clark, aren't you going to eat?" Alister asked, concerned.
Clark: "I'm not angry," he said, still harsh and nonchalant. He left without another word.
Ryder: "I'll just eat that since it would be a waste. I'm also sorry about him," Ryder said as he ate the breakfast Alister had prepared.
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