Chapter 10

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Alice cherished the feeling of battling alongside her brothers, free from outside interference. She’d even neglected her studies for it. But when they won a crucial round and the championship was within reach, her brothers called a timeout. She was swapped out for Chloe,who ultimately helped them win the championship. Her brothers stood on the podium, basking in glory, with Chloe holding the trophy, smiling blissfully among them.

Watching the game on TV felt like a dagger to Alice’s heart, leaving a wound that couldn’t heal. “Why are you crying? This isn’t a soap opera, is it really that moving?” Jack commented drily. Alice snapped back to reality, wiped her tears. She had lost control of her emotions while reminiscing about her past.

A piece of paper appeared before her, held by long, elegant fingers.

She took the paper, feeling a bit shy as she asked, “Do you play this game?” “Little girl, your priority is studying, not gaming.” Jack lounged in his chair, casually leaning back, not even looking at her, focused on the match.

Alice looked at the screen.“Landing Team will lose.” Luke’s team.

Jack smirked.“You have good judgment.”

match, Landing Team lost without a doubt. Alice saw her brother Luke’s face turn dark, even smashing his keyboard in frustration. His

the Welch family. She

keep her obedient, or being forced to abandon a prestigious school for Chloe. She needed financial independence to break free from

regarded in the industry now, but with the rise of streaming next year, they could earn

least labor–intensive way to make money. Alice

stream, Jack glanced back at her, moving closer to remove

took a cotton swab and pressed it against

the table. You

you!” Alice left the infirmary with the

to see you play the hero, but this girl

languid ease.“Why are you still here?” “I’m just curious. Why are you a doctor at this high school? You even skipped little John’s match. He was distracted and almost attacked by that kid from the Welch

leave.”

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