Chapter 135

Travis watched the small figure racing around the track, his emotions a tangled knot of worry and protectiveness.

He knew this lap would leave his little sister exhausted-he couldn't help but feel a pang of concern.

In that moment, he made a silent vow: *Even if she loses, I won't let her face the fallout alone.* If worst came to worst, he'd walk away from the Carmichael family with her. He'd take care of her, no matter what.

Sure, Manley could be stingy, but he had his generous days. And after all these years, Travis had saved enough-it wouldn't be hard to support the two of them.

Citrine was the smallest girl on the track, and since she'd been trailing behind for most of the race, no one expected her to win. Travis didn't, either.

That is, until Sylvan suddenly shouted, "No way-she's passing them!"

Travis snapped his gaze back to the track. Citrine, who'd been running at a steady pace, suddenly surged forward in a burst of speed. With every stride, she picked up momentum, overtaking one runner after another.

Tension silenced Travis. All he could do was watch her intently, silently praying nothing would go wrong.

With just one lap to go, Citrine was running even faster, closing in on Regina, who'd been half a lap ahead. Yet Citrine's breathing remained steady and calm.

a final sprint," Springer observed, quietly impressed by Citrine's

If I didn't know she was Primus Academy's top scholar, I'd swear she was a

unreal," Carney added in

over her shoulder as Citrine closed

This can't

Citrine drew closer, Regina's forehead broke out in

can't lose. Not

as Citrine was about to overtake her, Regina subtly

she hadn't

suddenly accelerated, stomping hard on Regina's foot as

up her leg. *Damn you, Citrine*, she cursed inwardly, gritting her teeth and

left everyone far behind. She was the first to cross

Academy hoisted her up, tossing her in the

Citrine surrounded by adoring fans, she muttered bitterly,

the winner had been

made his way over. Regina spotted

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