Chapter 348

Keen's voice faltered as a memory flashed through his mind-the recent music showcase.

His mother and that troublemaker he couldn't stand had taken first place.

Marvin's words seemed to drain some of the brightness from Rachel's smile too. A flicker of coldness flashed in her eyes.

Losing to Stella was the greatest humiliation of her life.

But she quickly recovered, plastering on a cheerful grin.

"Well, since it's a parent-child event, if Ms. Cameron wants to join Keen in the competition, I'll gladly step aside."

She hadn't even finished before Keen made a face and cut her off.

"Rachel, there's no way my mom speaks Spanish."

Abby couldn't help but jump in. "Keen, who told you your mother doesn't know any foreign languages? Your mom's actually amazing with languages."

Neo-Vespera University was an international school, buzzing with music students from all over the world, speaking every language imaginable.

you weren't fluent, you couldn't even follow the lectures-how would

all

talent, always traveling,

languages were

communicate better at these events,

kind of

didn't even bother to brag about

her. "Abby, stop trying

didn't even go to college! How could she know all

told you your mom

"My grandma said so."

was exasperated. "Keen, don't believe everything your grandma tells you. Your mom went to

unable to hold back any

kid to look up to you, so you paint yourself as some larger-than-life hero. That's understandable. But come on, there's no need

of who-you?" Abby eyed Rachel up and down, a trace of scorn

in the same league.

look the least bit offended. In fact, she just smiled knowingly. "Whatever you say," she replied. Then she looked down

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