The girl quickly ran off within moments. Her departure spurred a flurry of comments from the people around them—“There are all sorts of people in the world. Who does she think she is? How dare she ask Leon to accompany her on the piano?”“Exactly. Why would Leon accompany someone else on the piano? What a joke.”“You’re wrong. Leon would accompany someone else on the piano, but that person could only be Lynette.”“That’s right. Does she think she’s Lynette?”Lynette Batton instantly frowned upon hearing their comments. “All right. Quiet down, everyone.”Abruptly, everyone quietened.She then peeked at Leon Batton. “Leon, how could you turn that girl down in front of so many people?”Her brother frowned slightly. “I don’t like her, so why can't I turn her down?”From his perspective, it was necessary to be cold and be dismissive if he didn’t like that person.He wouldn't want to give them the wrong idea.“Fine. I will never get through your thick skull,” Lynette sighed.“
Leon Batton and Lynette Batton didn’t need to dress up to look good. As vibrant youths, they seemed glamorous enough in their simple school uniforms.Seeing her children reminded Xyla Quest of her time in school when she was as glamorous and free-spirited as they were now.The siblings noticed their mother's presence when the song ended.Lynette chuckled playfully before quickly running over to wrap one arm around hers. “Mommy, what did you think of our performance?”Leon stood up and smiled at her from afar. “Hi, Mommy.”Xyla nodded slightly and peered at them. “Hmm...my son and daughter are the best," she praised. "Lynette, I heard from your father that you want to become an idol. Is that so?”Her daughter nodded instantly. “Yes, I hope to be an influential person like Uncle Josh. I would be able to reach out to many people with my abilities.”Xyla gave her a 'thumbs up' motion when she heard her. “Sure. You have my full support. “Why don't you join under my company? I’ll ma
“Oh, right. Grandpa and Grandma called. They invited us to go over for dinner tonight, so better get ready,” Xyla Quest said while looking at Lynette Batton and Leon Batton.Her daughter agreed happily.“That’s wonderful! I’ve been missing Grandma. I planned to visit them, either today or tomorrow, even if she hadn't called.”Xyla caressed her face affectionately. “Your Grandma would be thrilled to hear that.”Lynette’s smile gradually widened.She was very fond of her grandmother, Sharon Lindt. She practically brought her and her brother up, and treated them like her own children.She pampered them even more than their own mother.Leon felt the same way.“Go and get ready, you two. We’ll be heading to your grandparents’ place shortly,” their mother said before walking away.Meanwhile, Lynette quickly shot her brother a quick look. “Leon, let’s go.”He nodded.The siblings went to freshen up and change out of their uniforms before piling into Xyla’s white Bentley. They soon ar
Xyla Quest let out a long, helpless sigh as she looked at Sharon Lindt. “Mom, I’ve nearly become a good-for-nothing person over the years. I don’t even know how to do chores anymore.”Sharon laughed. “What’s the point of knowing how to do such things?”She turned around and walked to the kitchen, pausing long enough to throw a parting remark to Leon Batton and Lynette Batton. “Take your hardworking mother with you to the living room and have some fruits.”Then, she disappeared into the kitchen.Leon Batton walked to the couch in the living room and sat down while his sister led their mother by the hand and smiled. “Come on, Mommy.”Lynette was very envious of her mother for being adored by her husband and his parents, even after being married to Stanley Batton all these years.They treated her the same as ever, or perhaps even better now than before.Lynette hoped she could be as happy as her mother in the future.She wanted to be successful and have a loving relationship with
The family had a wonderful dinner together.After dinner, they stayed to watch the television with Sharon Lindt and Wilson Batton for a while before returning home.***The next day, Lynette Batton and Leon Batton attended school, as usual.Upon arriving at their classroom, they were troubled to find that their desks and drawers were full of gifts and love letters again.Leon briefly scanned the items on his desk, but he didn’t see the toast with a heart shape he’d always seen day after day since his first year in high school.He had gotten used to receiving a fresh toast every day, even though he had never eaten it.Its unexplained absence made him feel like something was out of place.He rechecked his drawer to find there was nothing inside.At that moment, he felt disconcerted, like something was not right.Wearing a deep frown, Leon calmed himself down and took out his phone to take a quick scroll through Weibo.“Hahaha! You idiot, you’re soaked.”“Exactly. Look at how
Leon Batton hated people who bullied the weak, especially those who did that blatantly right in front of him.His voice startled many of them, who fell silent when they saw him. The girl subconsciously clenched her fists as she snuck a glance at Leon.It was the first time he had seen her face properly.She had a small face with almond-shaped eyes, and shapely eyebrows.The corners of her eyes were slightly reddish as they glistened with tears. She looked like an injured fawn.Being seen in such a downtrodden state by the person she deeply admired, she genuinely wanted to dig herself a hole to hide.She was worried Leon would notice her, and to her surprise, he did.She didn’t mind being seen by thousands with scars all over her body, but the only person she wouldn’t want to see her that way was Leon.She felt her fragile ego shatter into pieces right then.In the next moment, Lynette Batton stepped directly in front of the girl, facing off all the boys and girls bullying he
After taking the toast out of the box, Leon Batton noticed a red, heart-shaped hairpin under it.It probably belonged to the person who sent this gift.At that moment, he suddenly recalled the girl bullied by the door earlier. She was wearing the same hairpin.Was it a coincidence?He didn’t think so.Those two hairpins looked identical. Moreover, upon closer inspection, Leon realized that he recognized the brand that his mother owned.He recalled this particular brand’s hairpin designs were one-of-a-kind.The two hairpins looked identical at first, but they were different.One of the heart-shaped symbols was slightly bigger in size than the other.He had a clear recollection of how the hairpin on the girl’s head looked. He was positive that this hairpin came with the other one as a pair and that they both belonged to the brand his mother owned.Leon couldn’t help but think about how the other students treated the girl earlier.Her loneliness and dejected look made him fee
Leon Batton frowned slightly. “Perhaps.”He was no stranger to being pursued by numerous girls since primary school, yet none of them were as determined as this girl.He couldn’t help but recall the scene where the girl was surrounded and taunted by bullies.Her teary eyes and pitiful facial expression kept appearing in his mind.Ring, ring, ring—The bell rang, signalling the end of one lesson just as their English teacher entered the classroom.Everyone fell silent.Even Leon’s thoughts were interrupted as he watched the teacher approach the podium.Their English lesson proceeded as usual.***The morning flew by very quickly, and soon, it was time for lunch. Conversations swirled around as students wondered what to eat.Meanwhile, Lynette Batton also couldn't decide as she stood next to Leon’s table. “What are we having for lunch?”“What would you like to eat?” he countered.She considered for a few seconds. “Why don’t we go to the street food area in the city center