They looked at Wilhelm and, seeing a tear-streaked face with red eyes, some of them began to feel a little sympathetic. After all, he was only a kid, and his parents getting divorced must have been a hard blow.

The sudden change in their attitudes was sensed by Gabriel, who was beginning to hope and about to capitalize on it when Lyon spoke again.

"If his emotions are so unstable, I'd suggest you take him home for a while, Mr. Hackett. Bring him back to school once he's calmed down."

"After all, your divorce is between you and your ex-wife-it's not anyone else's responsibility to bear the consequences. And it's...