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a basketball jersey swaggered down the stairs, a heavy basketball bouncing rhythmically in his hand. Cal

nored me, acting as if I were invisible dust in the air. He cheerfully greeted his mother and Elizabeth, then walked straight to Archer,

so cold it could freeze boiling water, and made absolutely no move to shake his hand. The silence was deafening. Caleb's outstret

he side, entirely enjoying the show, which onl

er face pale. "Caleb, do not be rude.

ng me a venomous glare as if this embar

admiration as she looked at Archer. "Captain Black, I am a huge fan of yours too. I watch every single one of your games, and I collect all

Instead, he turned his deep, piercing gaze directly to me, cutting through the Morgan family's

ce we arrived. Everyone's attention instantly snapped

ut flinching. "Starting next week. Physics major

Flint? Stop talking nonsense! Mom just told us your grades were absolute garbage and you were going to Weston High! You are just a country bumpkin wh

mfortable but did not reprimand Caleb for his cruel words. She jus

"Caleb, do not be so harsh on her. Audrina probably just made a mistake in a moment of confusion to impr

ir existence, my silence a loud declaration of my superiority. My silent, condescending dismissal infuriated Ca

any warning, he wound up his arm and hurled the heavy ball directly at my head with all his strength. It was so fast and vicious,