After several days, he finally belatedly understood what the conversation about "endurance" and "taking advantage" in front of the sink that day had meant.
That wasn't Theodore sending him a subtle cry for help.
That was Theodore thinking that he was sending him a subtle cry for help!
Tim: "…"
He didn't want to go back to that bathroom full of dark history.
Otherwise, Wayne Group should donate to rebuild a new school building.
However, Robin's extraordinary courage lay in his absolute refusal to avoid reality.
Opening his eyes, Tim showed a gentle smile, his tone firm.
"No matter what that anonymous report said, I don't think you should adopt it."
"Bruce has never harmed me. I like martial arts, and I occasionally get injured during practice, but that has nothing to do with Bruce."
Although the entire incident was filled with various indescribable elements.
But it had to be said, Tim actually secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It was better that his classmate observed his physical condition and reported it anonymously to the Children's Protection Association, rather than finding out he was putting on Joker makeup in front of the mirror in the middle of the night.
In comparison, even his methods of fighting back against the school bullies seemed so measured and healthy.
Although at this moment, on the other side of the city, Bruce must also be going through a troublesome investigation process.
What couldn't be ignored was: as a powerless Gotham orphan, Theodore was willing to report the CEO of Wayne Group for a classmate he usually didn't have much interaction with.
The courage and boldness contained within this were enough to be moving.
This was a gray, rainy city, embracing countless evils every night.
But there were always countless similar moments that made Tim feel that it still held hope.
When Tim was called out of the classroom, Theodore knew that the letter he had sent had worked.
This time, even if Tim himself was too afraid to admit it, the association would follow protocol and give him a comprehensive physical examination.
He had done everything he could.
The rest was up to luck, fate, and Bruce's business rivals.
As long as Wayne had even a slight reservation, Tim would not fall into his previous situation. Moreover, unlike Theodore's situation back then, Tim came from a privileged background and was not isolated and helpless.
Theodore thought this as he opened his textbook.
Tim only returned to the classroom when it was almost time for school to end.
Perhaps due to some subtle emotional resonance, Theodore felt that he looked in his direction several times.
But Theodore didn't lift his head the entire time.
—It's none of my business, it has nothing to do with me, I don't know why you were called out, I didn't write the anonymous letter.
He constantly exuded this kind of aura.
Tim: "…"
If he hadn't stumbled upon clues by chance, who would have known!
Theodore originally thought that this matter would end here.
However, to his surprise: on the first day, the Bat Family's old butler drove to pick up Tim.
On the second day, it was still the Bat Family's old butler who drove to pick up Tim.
On the third day, still…
Perhaps because he was standing closer that day, the elegant old man, after opening the car door and inviting Tim into the car, seemed to glance in his direction, intentionally or unintentionally.
"…"
A sense of crisis, arising from nowhere, gradually crept into Theodore's heart.
From the performance, his anonymous letter seemed to have indeed had some impact.
But correspondingly, the Bat Family strengthened their control over Timothy.
What made him feel even more complicated was that Bruce Wayne seemed unaffected by this matter.
Every day on his way to school, Theodore would pass by the newsstand and see him smiling brightly while embracing a female companion, once again occupying the front page of the day's newspaper.
Several days later, the Gotham Children's Protection Association issued an announcement.
The announcement stated that they had received an anonymous complaint letter from someone claiming to be a Gotham High School student, reporting that a classmate in the next class was being abused, but investigations showed that this was not the case, and they thanked the citizen for their enthusiastic report… and so on.
Theodore: "!!!"
As expected of Gotham's famous richest man, he can really cover up everything, can't he?
Where are Bruce Wayne's business rivals? You didn't hear anything, did you? You all need to step up!
However, as if his current state wasn't uncertain enough.
On Saturday noon, Theodore returned to the orphanage after work and put down his backpack.
Just then, Annie from next door pushed open the door and poked her head in.
"Hey, Theodore, the director wants us all downstairs, to gather in the front yard."
Theodore stopped tidying his things.
"For what?"
"I heard a rich man is coming to visit the orphanage, preparing to donate a large sum of money to us?"
At this moment, the ominous feeling in Theodore's heart finally reached its peak.
"What's the rich man's last name?"
"I think it's… Wayne."
Theodore: "!!!"
Isn't this him coming to find me!!!