The tranquility of the mansion was shattered by a frantic phone call. Mr. Harris and Mr. Thompson were informed by Andrew's school that he had been brutally beaten and was now in the hospital. The gravity of the situation was clear, and both guardians prepared to leave immediately.
As they hurried to gather their things, Michael's fear and fury boiled over. He demanded to accompany them to the hospital, but Mr. Harris and Mr. Thompson insisted that he stay behind. The guardians, understanding the depth of Michael's concern, did not press the issue further but warned him to keep his emotions in check.
"I'm going with you!" Michael shouted, his voice trembling with anger. "You can't just leave me here!"
Mr. Harris, trying to remain calm, said, "Michael, you need to stay here. It's not safe for you to come right now."
Michael's frustration reached a boiling point. "Safe? Are you kidding me? My brother is in the hospital, and you want me to just sit here? You don't understand—"
His outburst was met with a stern warning from Mr. Thompson. "Michael, watch your language and tone. We know you're upset, but this isn't helping anyone."
Ignoring the warning, Michael continued to use foul language, his anger consuming him. "You don't get it! I have to be there. I can't just sit around while Andrew's suffering!"
Despite their attempts to calm him, Michael's pleas and outbursts went ignored as Mr. Harris and Mr. Thompson left for the hospital. They understood that Michael's rage stemmed from his deep concern for Andrew and chose to focus on reaching the hospital quickly.
When they arrived at the hospital, the urgency was palpable. Michael's anger didn't subside; instead, it fueled his next actions. Upon discovering that Logan was the one who had hurt Andrew, Michael's rage exploded uncontrollably. He stormed out into the waiting area, where Logan was sitting with a few other boys, trying to act indifferent about the situation.
Michael grabbed Logan by the collar and slammed him against the wall. Logan, startled and defenseless, could barely react before Michael's fists began to fly. The sounds of the altercation—grunts, the thud of fists hitting flesh, and Logan's cries—filled the hospital corridors.
Despite the presence of Mr. Harris and Mr. Thompson, who rushed to intervene, Michael continued his attack, his fury blinding him to everything else. "Why did you do it?" Michael shouted, his voice a mix of anguish and rage. "Why did you hurt him? He's done nothing to you!"
"Michael, stop!" Mr. Harris commanded, trying to pull him away. "Enough! This isn't helping!"
Michael, fueled by unrestrained anger, didn't listen. He kept hitting Logan, using more foul language as he lashed out. "You think this is funny? You think you can just hurt him and get away with it?"
Finally, with considerable effort, Mr. Thompson managed to restrain Michael and pull him away from Logan. The sight of Logan, bloodied and bruised, only intensified Michael's rage, but the guardians had to intervene to prevent further violence.
"Michael, you're causing more harm than good," Mr. Thompson said firmly. "We need to handle this properly."
Breathing heavily, Michael was escorted back to Andrew's room, his fury still simmering. The sight of his brother's battered form brought him back to the harsh reality of the situation. His protective instincts had led him to act out, but now he faced the consequences of his actions.
As Michael sat by Andrew's bedside, his thoughts were a chaotic mix of guilt and frustration. He had acted out of love and anger, but he knew that his actions, though driven by concern, had their own repercussions. Logan's punishment was inevitable, but for now, Michael's focus was solely on his brother's recovery.
To be continued
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