Chapter 1239

Kari couldn't help but marvel at how Ronald was consistently amazing.

By 10 a.m., the grades were posted online.

Kari was the first to hit refresh, and Ronald took a deep breath. Before he even had a chance to look, Kari's eyes lit up with surprise, and she suddenly hugged Ronald tightly, exclaiming, "Bro! You nailed it-totally nailed it!" For a moment, Ronald froze.

Kari, two years his junior and in the throes of adolescence, carried a faint scent of flowers on her - it was the fragrance of the shower gel Willa had bought, yet mingled with a unique sweetness that belonged to her youth. The moment she leaned in, Ronald felt his blood run cold.

Kari was ecstatic, "Bro, you're absolutely brilliant!"

Feeling awkward, Ronald gently pushed Kari away, "Let me see."

On the computer screen was a string of numbers.

748 points.

Out of a possible 750.

Except for English, he had scored perfect marks in all subjects.

actually made it to the

relief. He had felt immense pressure lately, afraid of letting Willa down or causing

Ronald's hard work over the past few months and began to tear up,

with his phone, pulling Kari along, "Mom mentioned

"Awesome!" Kari cheered.

to buy the freshest shrimp and returned home

great cook, but Willa worried it would distract

her voice, "Yeah, my brother's results are out.

in a while, Ronald

Willa came home and learned of Ronald's scores, she was overjoyed. The family even celebrated with a bottle of

aim for a top university!"

"Bro,

me these past few months.

job?" Willa thought he meant returning to the garage and frowned

teacher for help finding a

teacher had called earlier to confirm his top placement and, using this as leverage, secured him a tutoring job that paid $300 a day

"Do what's best for you, but don't

with Kariè responsible for bringing

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