The Father of American Comics Superheroes

Chapter 29: Your whole family is a thief (1/2)

Clark is having some health difficulties today, so you guys should not disturb him.

Hearing Mikes words, a worried look appeared on the faces of the two little ones.

Mike secretly nodded his head.

No matter how these three brothers messed up, these three always had a good relationship.

Dad, is he having a hard time?

Charles asked worriedly, and Eric anxiously touched his head.

Mike nodded, and then said, So, you guys dont bother him today.

The two boy nodded obediently.

When Clark is off, before you guys go to school, Im going to take you guys on a trip.

Mike spoke out the plan he had already prepared a few days before.

Dad! Youre so sweet!

Wow! Hooray!

The two boy cheered.

Mike lifted his hands and pressed them downward, and the two immediately obeyed and stood at attention.

But if you dont behave well this time, I wont take you with me.

The two boys faces became tense.

Ahem! Mike coughed lightly, pressed the two boys heads, and said, So, you guys cheer up.

With those words, Mike left the room with a smile on his lips.

At night, Clarks spirit recovered a lot, and the control of his newly awakened ability, also became much stronger.

After dinner, the family watched TV for a while, and after Eric and Charles had obediently gone to bed, Clark carefully came to Mikes room.

Clark?

Mike, sitting at his desk, turned his head to look at his son.

Clarks eyes dodged, Dad, I dont want to go to school tomorrow.

Reason.

I I need to rest

Clark. Mike got up and walked over to Clark, bent down, put his hands on Clarks shoulders, looked at the evasive eyes, and said, Youre not a good liar kid.

Clarks head dropped and he said, Im sorry, Dad.

Mike walked over to the bed and patted the spot beside him, Come on, talk it over.

Clark shuffled over and stood against the bed, his body swaying gently, looking like he was waiting to be scolded.

Why?

Clarks eyes dodged and he stammered, I just dont want to go tomorrow.

Clark, running away isnt going to solve anything.

Clark responded.

Mike touched Clarks head and looked at the boy with distress, saying: Are you afraid your classmates will look at you in an unusual way? Afraid theyll laugh at you?

Clark looked up, surprised at Mike, and then nodded his head.

Running out of class like a maniac and locking himself in the utility room, those of his classmates would surely laugh at him.

Mike stroked Clarks head and said, You dont want to go tomorrow, what about the day after?

Clark shook his head hesitantly.

You see, temporary avoidance wont solve the problem.

Clark nodded.

Mike said, Problems can only be solved by facing them.

No matter what comes up, our family will be your back, and Dad will always be behind you.

Clark nodded and said, I know, Dad.

All right! Its not a big deal!

Mike smiled and said, Its still what Dad said before, you take care of your classmates, and if their parents say anything, Dad takes care of it.

Clark gave a smile.

By the way, when youre done with this semester, well go out as a family.

Mmm! Clark nodded and said, Thanks, Dad.

Mike gently kissed Clarks forehead and said, Go on, go to bed.

Clark turned to leave, his steps all becoming much lighter.

Growing pains, its nice

Mike sighed and sat down at his desk again.

An hour later, a card was finished and disappeared into his fingertips.