Seeing the student—who everyone once believed to be dead—standing before them left the entire class, including Henry, completely stunned.
Mike, on the other hand, made sure to scan the room carefully. He took his time to observe every single person, but this wasn't just out of curiosity. He did it for Ravin. His sister was in class 1—B, and while he longed to see her again, he chose to prioritize her safety above everything else.
Sergeant Henry, frozen in disbelief for a long second, finally snapped out of his daze. He rushed toward Mike, his footsteps thundering across the silent room. When he reached him, he didn't speak. He simply grabbed Mike by the shoulders, gripping firmly, almost as if trying to verify if the boy standing before him was truly real. He pressed slightly, testing his tangibility.
Then, his gaze locked with Mike's eyes.
The silence between them was heavy—suffocating even.
Finally, Henry turned back to the class and said with commanding authority:
