LOGINNatalie was standing not far from them. Her eyes were already filled with tears, and her expression looked so hurt as though she had just witnessed something that had broken her heart. She walked toward them hurriedly, but stopped when she realized Eli was there too.“David...” Her voice trembled. “
“I’m busy,” Eli interrupted as she adjusted her backpack.“Just for a moment,” David continued trying to stop Eli from leaving. “Really, just for a moment. Okay? At Avery Café? You don’t mind, right?”Eli knew that several students had begun to notice them. If she refused in a place like this, the c
Cale clicked his tongue but still gave Eli a gentle pat on the head. “Okay.”Eli hugged Cale tightly. “Thank you, Uncle Cale.”“What about me?” Chris protested. “I’m the one who allowed Eli to fight back harder.”“Oh, of course you get some appreciation too,” Naomi said.Eli truly felt lucky to be p
“Captain, you can’t judge us too,” Fred protested. “You often ask for our notes after practice too.”“That’s because you guys take more complete notes.”“Excuses.”Laughter broke out again. Their conversation then shifted from college assignments to practice, the schedule for the next game, and even
That night, Josh’s house was once again filled with laughter.After the exhausting game, the atmosphere in the backyard felt warm and pleasant. The aroma of grilled meat filled the air, while the Miller University team members enjoyed their food and talked about various things, from the game earlier
He then remembered Natalie.Maybe he had indeed been too silent earlier. Natalie had looked quite hurt after Eli and Josh’s words. As her best friend, David felt that he should have asked how she was doing.He then intended to approach Natalie and invite her to celebrate Raven’s victory with the oth
“We’ve arrived, Mr. Daven,” Andy announced as he pulled the car up to the building’s lobby. Quickly, he stepped out to open the door for the little master.The moment the door swung open, Josh blinked in surprise before breaking into a wide grin. “Thank you, Uncle Driver.”Andy gave a polite nod. “M
Was that request respected? Of course not.Kate wasted no time turning to Lena. “Open it,” she ordered flatly.Felicia and Kalina were already waiting, all too eager to carry out their mother’s command. Lena, who had spent the morning helping Althea tidy the room and bring down her luggage, hesitate
“Then I’ll see you at the house, Mr. Miller,” Selena said with a slight, polite bow. “And you—don’t forget to say your goodbyes to your grandparents. Don’t let them think you don’t want to spend time with them.”Her words made Eli turn and stare at her mother in disbelief. Even so, she did what she
The atmosphere at the Miller family home was calm and peaceful. Althea chose to relax, losing herself in one of her favorite novels—until her phone rang several times, pulling her attention away.Arsen’s name appeared on the screen, and her body tensed instantly. She answered before the ringing even







