Chapter 14
When I heard the words “family,” I couldn’t help but feel it was absurd.
I thought the same way in my past life.
But just before I was about to claim the championship, I got replaced by Chloe.
What kind of family was that?
I decisively replied,“I’m not planning to join the team; I want to focus on my studies and prepare for exams.”
Luke shot back sarcastically, “Oh, but you were begging me to teach you how to play games, chasing me at night for training, and saying you wanted to be a full member. Why didn’t you mention studying then?”
A familiar ache tugged at my heart. The reason I chased after my sixth brother to play games was to build a better relationship and have more common topics to discuss! But now, that seemed unnecessary.
I replied, “It’s just that playing games has been affecting my studies; my scores dropped a lot in the last monthly exam, so I don’t want to continue \gaming.”
Luke was speechless. “Fine. Don’t regret it. When the competition starts, outsiders will only see Chloe and think she’s the real member of the Welch family.”
If I was so ungrateful, then so be it; he didn’t care.
That’s fine,” I didn’t want to waste more words and turned to leave the dining hall.
Back in my room, I adjusted my emotions and started focusing on my homework, refreshing my memory on the knowledge I had forgotten.
The next day after school, I and Chloe arrived at the school gates. The driver waited outside.
Chloe stood in front of the car and said, “I’m heading to the training camp. The driver needs to take me there first; we won’t be going the same way.”
The driver, with a stern face, stated, “Miss, I received a call from Mr. Welch. I need to take Miss Black there first; I can’t waste time.”
I didn’t care.“I’ll take a taxi.”
Chloe got into the car, a hint of excitement in her eyes. “Alice, I’ll talk to Luke later.”
I turned and walked away.
Chloe watched me go, biting her lip.
“I just wait. One day I’ll take everything from you! This is what you owe me!”
I stood by the roadside, feeling a bit disinterested in returning to the Welch family. Maybe I should look for a study room nearby.
‘Hey kid, why are you just hanging around after school instead of going home?”
I turned and saw a handsome man, momentarily stunned until I recognized him. It was the sharp–tongued school doctor. He usually wore a mask and a white coat, but now he was dressed differently, almost unrecognizable.
Jack stood in front of me.I’m talking to you.”
“I don’t want to go home right now. I want to find a study room to do my homework.”
“Come with me.”
I hesitated for a moment but decided to follow him.
I ended up at the school’s infirmary, standing at the door: “Why are we here? I’m already better.”
Jack gestured to the desk. It’s quieter and safer than a study hall.”
After thinking it over, I realized he had a point. I set my backpack down:Thanks.”
I took out my books and began studying. Jack glanced at me, his gaze cold, then turned and went to the consultation room, shutting the door behind him. When I came back to my senses, I noticed it was getting late.
I saw a nameplate with the doctor’s photo; so his name was Jack Wilson.
“Have you seen enough?”
I was caught off guard, my face turning red as I quickly put the nameplate back ‘I wasn’t snooping. I just saw it by accident.”
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“Have you finished your homework?”
“Yes, but for some of the harder questions, I’ll ask the teacher tomorrow.”
Jack took my notebook. You couldn’t solve those simple problems?”
I felt a bit discouraged, looking down at my textbook: “I wasn’t focused. I got distracted by other things.”
