Chapter 1470:

Calvin had spent countless hours competing in various tournaments, accumulating awards like trophies on a mantelpiece. Every victory brought him one step closer to his ultimate goal: earning a recommendation.

Although he had already secured a spot at the most prestigious middle school in Burmoos, he was still too young to attend. Fortunately, attending classes in person wasn’t a requirement. Instead, he spent his days rubbing elbows with elite hackers, attending high-stakes conferences, and competing in intense tournaments.

Yet, despite his successes, Calvin couldn’t shake the gnawing remorse that followed him like a shadow. If only he had unlocked Lacey’s phone sooner, Kallie and Jake might have uncovered Clayton’s sinister plots earlier. He constantly felt that he needed to grow stronger to protect his family and the ones he cared about the most.

Calvin sat beside Elma, and with a flick of his wrist—almost like performing a magician’s trick—he produced a small gift box.

Elma’s eyes lit up, her face brightening like a child on Christmas morning. Her fingers tightened around his arm as she beamed. “Calvin! How did you know I wanted this? It’s like you read my mind!”

know what you like. We share

moment, feeling that it made sense. Then, with a mischievous glint in her eye, she nudged him playfully. “But you

years younger than Calvin and was shorter than most of her peers. But growing up surrounded by

that Elma appeared younger than her actual age. They treated her the same way they treated Calvin, fearing that mentioning it might bring up painful

memories no longer had the power to

𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 @ 𝙜ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⸱𝙘𝙤𝙢

thought struck Elma. She nudged Calvin with her elbow and asked, “Calvin, do you have plans tonight? Mom and Dad will be back

a welcome party for Jeanette?” Elma suggested, her expression brimming with enthusiasm. Calvin couldn’t resist her excitement. He raised an eyebrow and asked, “You seem pretty fond of Jeanette. Why is that? When Caitlin arrived, we didn’t throw

Jeanette’s situation is different. She’s been through a lot, and it’s been terrifying for her. She must have emotional scars,

Calvin’s lips as he reached out and tousled Elma’s hair. “You say she’s a kid, but you’re just as much one yourself.

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