Chapter 1916

As they watched Asher on the stage, Sheena and Elliot both realized that their child had grown up. Though Asher was the youngest competitor in the group, he was not the smallest in stature. He stood on the stage, calm and composed, almost like a little adult. Adora cheered loudly from the sidelines, "Go, Asher!" Her voice was so loud that everyone on stage could hear it. Asher gave a slight nod in acknowledgment. The parents in the audience had just settled down and started to whisper among themselves. "Is this kid related to her? I heard he's only in second grade. Isn't he a bit too young? Though he does look pretty good." "Age aside, he must have real talent to make it to the finals. And just look at the girl, she's a beauty." "That's not necessarily true. Let's see if he can hold up under the pressure of the finals. Younger competitors are usually at a disadvantage compared to older ones. Good looks don't win championships." "Don't be so negative. His parents see