RedNovelChapter 1402: Looking at the sincere admiration in Calan's eyes, Lilyana thought of the decision she had made on the first day she met him: to study hard and surpass him.
But now... that goal no longer mattered. Standing here, sharing the top spot with Calan, she felt nothing but pride. She was happy that she wasn't alone in this, that she had someone pushing forward beside her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith the release of the results cthe inevitable-the parent-teacher conference.
In their household, Madisyn and Andrew took turns attending Lilyana's and Collier's meetings. Since Madisyn had attended last time, it was Andrew's turn this round.
Back at home, Madisyn pulled a tray of freshly baked cookies from the oven, already picturing how they would enjoy them together when Andrew and the kids returned.
Suddenly, the shrill ring of her phone cut through the air, and she quickly set down the tray, answering with a tap.
"Hello, is this Collier's parent? I'm his homeroom teacher. Do you have a moment to cto the school? There's something regarding Collier's academics and discipline that I need to discuss with you." Madisyn furrowed her brows and immediately agreed. "I'll be there right away." Something about the teacher's tone didn't sit right with her. This wasn't good news. Madisyn drove straight to the school, parked, and wasted no tfinding Collier's teacher.
"Please, may I ask what it is that you need to talk toabout?" The teacher pursed her lips and handed Madisyn Collier's attendance record for the past week. "I was away for a training course last week. When I returned and reviewed the students' progress, I noticed Collier hadn't attended class at all. He claimed he had taken leave, but I never received a request. After looking into it, I uncovered sconcerning matters. Please take a look at these photos." Tension tightened in Madisyn's chest as she reached for the offered pictures.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLater that evening, as the children returned home, Madisyn sat waiting in the living room. The moment she heard the car pull up in the courtyard, she straightened. Lilyana and Collier walked in together.
Madisyn's gaze locked onto Collier as he walked in, and she held up a hand to stop him in his tracks. "Son, chere for a moment. Mom has something to ask you." There was a slight edge to Madisyn's voice. While Collier remained oblivious, Lilyana noticed it immediately. Sensing something was off, she trailed behind her younger brother, settling onto the opposite sofa, curiosity flickering in her eyes as she waited to hear what their mother had to say.
Collier, still unaware of the tension in the air, looked puzzled. "Mommy, what's up?"
Madisyn's expression didn't waver.
She lowered her eyes and tapped her phone, pulling up the photos. Without alword, she turned the screen toward him. "Son, I want an explanation."
The moment Collier saw the images, his pupils shrank The Content is on novelenglish.net!
His gaze darted from the phone to his mother's unwavering stare and just like that, he knew—she had found out everything. Lilyana leaned in for a closer look.
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