“Yesterday, my classmates and I went to a new bar to have some fun. A group of men started harassing our female classmates. I couldn't tolerate it and ended up getting into a brawl with them. While defending myself, I accidentally hit one of them with a bottle."

Bart felt a mix of injustice and guilt, unable to meet Maggie's gaze.

Bart had taken a stand for his classmates, but the situation had taken an unexpected turn. The harasser he had confronted had now assumed the role of the victim.

“He's refusing to leave the hospital and demanding compensation from me. He threatened to sue and have me sent to jail. I just received my university admission letter. I can't afford to have a criminal record."

Maggie grasped the situation. low much does he want you to pay?"