A Missing Key 218 Missed Calls One Family Secret novel Chapter 26

hapter 2

Chapter 2

Last semester, I entered a physics competition.

My problem-solving approach caught the attention of a professor on the judging panel, and he invited me to participate in an experiment.

After I subHarvardted my lab report, he clapped me on the shoulder with satisfaction. “How would you like to be my student?”

Just like that, I got early admission to Harvard’s physics program.

The experiment ate into my study time, causing my GPA to drop slightly, which gave Dad another excuse to tear into me.

The experiment was confidential-until the official announcement, I had to keep it from my family.

So, back then, I tried to defend myself weakly. “But I got a perfect score in physics.”

Dad sneered. “So what? Your GPA is barely above a 3.0. You won’t even get into a decent state school. You’ll be flipping burgers for the rest of your life!”

Aria chimed in with her usual passive-aggressive tone. “Yeah, sis. Physics is only worth, like, 15% of your GPA. Meanwhile, I can ace my AP English exam without even trying and pull a 95 average!”

Dad pointed at my lab equipment cluttering the storage room.

“You waste your time messing with this junk instead of focusing on what matters. Starting tomorrow, you’re memorizing vocab. If you don’t score at least a 90 on your next English test, I’m throwing all this crap out!”

I snapped back to the present.

I finished filling out the form and handed it to the principal.

She looked it over again and again, clearly thrilled.

“In over a hundred years, this school has never produced a student like you. Harvard’s physics program is no joke, and that professor? He’s a legend. Every single one of his students has gone on to become at least a university professor.”

“Alright, I’ll subHarvard this right away. Next month, Harvard will post the early admission announcement on their website. When that happens, we’re throwing you a school-wide assembly!”

That evening, when I got home, Dad was sitting in the living room, ready to pick a fight.

“This morning you were all high and mighty, saying you didn’t need me as a dad. Where’s that backbone now? If you’ve got the guts, don’t come crawling back!”

I looked at him calmly. “I’m not eighteen yet. You’re legally required to provide for me until then.”

His face darkened. “You little brat, still talking back? Get on your knees and apologize right now, or I’m kicking you out

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