Chapter 680

Sophie paused, considering his words, and then cautioned, “Don’t bring this up with our mom. If she gets her hopes up and it doesn’t pan out, it’ll only hurt her more.”

Understanding the weight of her advice, Calvin gave a knowing nod.

Sophie tousled Calvin’s hair affectionately and then stood with her hands on her hips, her voice resolute. “We don’t need our dad. Just you and I can look after our mom.”

Calvin gazed up at Sophie with serious eyes. “You’re right. I can look after our mom and you.”

Sophie couldn’t help but laugh upon seeing Calvin’s serious demeanor.

Though Kallie had been haunted by sadness recently, she pulled herself together quickly. In the end, life kept pushing onward.

Despite her dwindling hope that Chloe was still out there, Kallie hadn’t ceased her efforts. She organized a search party to scour for any sign of Chloe. The possibility of a clue remained. Clayton claimed Jake had been spotted on the streets of Ysland, which redirected Kallie’s focus to that area. Searching there was akin to looking for a needle in a haystack—a daunting, nearly impossible task—but not entirely hopeless.

On a particularly upbeat day, Kallie decided to drive Sophie and Calvin to their school, the prestigious academy in Burmoos.

This institution served students from elementary through high school and boasted exceptional resources. Many families dug deep into their pockets to secure a spot for their children. Sophie and Calvin, however, attended without the hefty price tag, thanks to their extraordinary talents.

Sophie was an exceptionally talented artist. Despite her youth, her interests spanned various musical instruments and dance styles. Kallie fully supported Sophie’s artistic endeavors, allowing her to explore her passions freely without rigid guidelines.

Surprisingly, Sophie showed remarkable aptitude in all these areas. She had accumulated an impressive collection of prestigious international awards. Commendably, these achievements didn’t detract from her academic performance. Her scores were among the top ten for the elementary school entrance exams in Burmoos.

Calvin was a prodigy in his own right. Blessed with a photographic memory, he had a particular knack for numbers. Despite his young age, he was already delving into advanced mathematics. His mechanical aptitude, a gift from Kallie, led him to compete in various model and mechanical competitions.

Both Sophie and Calvin were exceptional, and Kallie never fretted over their studies. Sometimes, she wondered whether the fact that her children were gifted and thoughtful was truly a blessing.

At school, everyone recognized Sophie’s and Calvin’s academic and artistic excellence, but few knew their true identities.

One day, after promising to treat Sophie and Calvin to dinner, Kallie chatted with them outside the school. That was when she spotted a familiar silhouette out of the corner of her eye. She stopped mid-sentence, her gaze fixed in a mix of surprise and disbelief. It took a moment to place the face. The child, Elma, silent and somber, was walking with an elderly woman.

Sophie recognized Elma immediately and exclaimed in surprise, “Isn’t that the little girl from before? I had no idea she went to school here too.”

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A message from Noa: Hey there! Hope you had a great day. God loves you, and Noa is sending you the warmest wishes! (─‿‿O)

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