Chapter Eighty One:
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A LOUD CREAK invaded my ears, enough to rip me away from trance.
The auditorium door opened and spitted the image of my sister exiting the place. She was still beaming, a huge smile plastered on her face as she approached me. Seeing her in a state like this—it always warmed my heart.
For a moment, my worries vanished through the thin air—completely focused on my sister now.
“Oh my god!” She shrieked, half-running.
“Congratulations, kiddo! You absolutely did great.” Opening my arms sideways, I gestured for a sisterly hug, in which Chandria undoubtedly accepted.
She hugged me tighter. “Thank you, Maxy!” Upon breaking the hug, she added. “I was really nervous while presenting, I was so glad that granddad said he was proud of me.” The smile never left her face, sti
