Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 2020complete | Page 268

“Witness, is what the defendant stated true?”
“Yes,” Jack replied.
They talked a bit more, but I could make neither head nor tail of what was being said.
At last, the judge cleared his throat again. “Silence! Order!” He called, even though there were no noises
being made.
“I have tried and found the defendant….” Here he paused dramatically, “Innocent!”
I cheered. Jack smiled at me. “It’s OK now, er, you've never told me your name!”
I laughed. “My name is Collin.” I said.
After we left the building, I asked Jack again, “Why did you help me?”
This time, Jack replied. He told me that when he was small, he had the exact same problem as me. He used
to steal sometimes. Once, he got caught, and there was no one to help him. After being tried, he was found
innocent, but he worried that some people might be sentenced to jail even if they were innocent. So, he
tried to help everyone he could.
After this, Jack always supported me financially and even adopted me. I never stole anymore because I
realised there are kind people who can help you. In return, all you have to do is to pass down the kindness
to others who may really need the help.