Initially, I planned to spend the weekend with Summer. However, ever since she realized she was gifted in mathematics, she would shut herself in the study all day, and I felt bad to disturb.
Jackson and Lydia came in the afternoon. They planned to immigrate to M Country and wanted to meet Summer for the last time before their departure.
I led Jackson to the study and opened the door slowly. We tiptoed into the room to avoid disturbing Summer. Then, he halted in his tracks and stood a metre away from Summer and looked at the child.
After some time, she finally our presence in the room and turned around.
When she saw Jackson, her face lit up with a wide grin. Putting away her pen, she walked toward us slowly to greet him politely. “Mr. Jackson, you’re here.”
He smiled and ruffled her hair gently. “I’m here. Did I disturb you when you’re studying?”
Summer glanced at her homework before turning to us with a smile plastered on her face. “No worries. I’ve done the questions thrice and I’m just doing some revisions today. Mr. Cress said he will arrange a new study plan for me tomorrow, so I can rest tonight.”
I smiled faintly at her words. She was intelligent and hardworking at such a young age, which was a relief to me. “Summer, Mr. Jackson and Ms. Alder are going to M Country, so they can’t visit you that often from now on. Spend some time with Mr. Jackson tonight and leave your studies aside temporarily.”
Upon hearing my words, Summer furrowed her brows and looked at me. The child seemed to be lost in thoughts, but soon after, she relaxed and smiled.
I missed the change in her expression, but Jackson saw everything.
Realizing that the child was hesitant, Jackson knew what to do. “It’s okay. Summer, do whatever you want. Alright?”
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