Ruthless Exile

The young man clenched his fists and said nothing.

"Oh, hitting you is boring," Zeke said slowly. "I've never tried a girl running a 104°F fever before..."

"I'm sorry!"

That one line hit the young man's weak spot. He suddenly looked up, grabbed Zeke's pant leg tightly, and begged, "Mr. Adler, I was too impulsive just now. It's all my fault. You want to hit me? Go ahead, hit me! As long as it calms