The day of the sports festival arrived sooner than expected, and Alessia was the only one from the Morton family who attended.

It wasn’t that the others didn’t want to come; the school had simply limited each child to one or two guests. With kids from other schools also competing, too many people would only increase the risk of chaos or accidents.

When Alessia and Cole brought Ivan to the gymnasium, they ran into Max and York at the entrance.

“Alessia!”

Hearing her name, Alessia turned just in time to see York barreling toward her. Thankfully, she worked out regularly–her reflexes were quick and her arms strong–so she caught York without missing a beat, steady on her feet.

“You’re here early,” Max remarked, strolling over with an easy gait.

He gave Cole a sidelong glance. Cole just offered a quick smile and a nod, his version of a greeting.

Max turned his attention back to Alessia. “Didn’t expect to see you at the sports festival.”

“Surprised, are you?” Alessia arched an eyebrow, her meaning plain.

She was about to say more, but York was already tugging at her sleeve, clearly unable to contain his excitement. “Come on, Alessia! Let me show you our classroom, Ivan’s drawing is up on the wall–it looks amazing!” He sounded so proud, as if he’d drawn it himself.

what about you?” Alessia teased, ruffling York’s

mine…” York frowned, searching for the right words but coming up

had the speech contest,” Ivan piped up, his voice soft

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drawing’s up because each class picked one student, and when I won, the

York grinned, his

on each side, pulled her along. They toured the classroom, then wandered off

Cole and Max found themselves trailing behind, quietly

Mr. Whitley to show up in the middle of a major project,” Max commented, pointedly. The two men

got Mr. Tate’s nerves of steel,” Cole replied smoothly. “If you’re not hovering over the factory,

to disappoint you, Mr. Whitley. Then again, next time, we’ll see just how sincere you are

the surface, but every line

barb.

back there?” Alessia called over her shoulder,

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