Chapter 313 Observing Joshua

• "I just got wind of his circumstances, so I decided to make an exception and bring him in. I even thought about covering his living expenses, but this kid has principles and declined. Instead, I permitted him to work part-time at the school cafeteria and library.
• "As for his mother's health, I had Arlo assess her. It appears she doesn't have much time left, sigh …
• "Isabelle, you wouldn't believe it. I spotted him at the auto repair shop, swapping tyres on a vehicle. His arms were as slender as a wrench. A lad not even fully grown, barely scraping by for a meal," Magnus's tone was brimming with compassion. "And the client was there, adding to his troubles."