The conflict at the Northville border lasted eight long years, claiming numerous lives. No citizen could tolerate someone falsely claiming to be a hero.
Hearing the parents' discussions, Abigail grasped the gravity of the situation. She was grateful to the gentleman for the fleeting glimpse of paternal affection, but she quickly grabbed the medals and hid them in Lyle's pocket. Her anxious expression pierced Lyle's soul—he was a real hero, and there was no need for pretense.
Abigail's action painted Lyle as a fraud in the parents' eyes, leading to more criticism, with some even directing their anger at Abigail.
"Like father, like daughter! I won't allow my son to be in the same class as hers!"
"These liars will be a bad influence on my kid."
"Abigail should be expelled!"
...
As Lyle
