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The approach worked. Upon noticing Stephanie’s fitful crying, Xavier finally shifted his attention from the pair at the table. To comfort her, he awkwardly said, “Stephanie, stop the tears. I’m sorry, it’s on me. I got sidetracked for a second there. You’re truly one–of–a–kind, and I’m really proud of you.”

With tears, Stephanic looked at Xavier pitifully and asked, “Do you mean that, Xavier?”

“Definitely. To me, you stand out more than anyone,” he faltered, puzzled by his own genuine outburst.

Stephanie, missing the brief shift in Xavier’s expression, was comforted as he focused back on her.

She gave a compliant nod, giving Milly a quick look, her heart filled with scorn and thinking. Do you believe you stand a chance against me?

“Xavier, you’re the best. I always knew your heart is with me. This makes me so happy… Stephanie started to say.

But before she could complete her thought, the clock on the wall chimed, announcing it was five o’clock.

Lucius’s gaze turned sharp, her voice cold and commanding, “Let’s start!” And with that, he grabbed a pen and dived into the questions.

The contest kicked off at five and wrapped up at six.-

Milly, just getting ready to focus, was caught off guard by a breezy gust, making her outfit flutter.

Suddenly, she saw Xavier beside her, quickly signing his name on his test paper.

Caught by surprise by Xavier’s decision to join in, Milly asked, “Xavier, you’re entering the quiz too?”

Seeing her confused look, Xavier replied awkwardly, “Is that an issue?”

Milly paused before saying, “Well, no…

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under her breath, “Has

only Xavier understood his

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as almost ridiculous–Milly, who loved to mess with Stephanie and

feel minor

nationwide, Xavier tried to brush it off as just the nature

an excuse.

as lesser, he aimed to show Milly he was more capable than she expected.

Lucius ploughed through the exam at an unmatched

their back–and–forth,

you two cut out the bickering and get on with it? Lucius

stick together when facing outside challenges. They allowed disagreements among themselves but presented a united front regarding

simple. ‘Protect your own.

Milly and Xavier back to their exam. Although they had

the older men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the quiet after a few moments,

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my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer, and the other leads an acclaimed research institute. Both are clearly outstanding.”

help but roll his eyes, joining in, “The real powerhouse here is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took the

scoffed, “Big

“You!”

debate got louder, disturbing the focused children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay, let’s

each of you is in your children, why don’t