Chapter 835

"Why are you leaving so suddenly?" "Yeah, you never mentioned it before. Leaving tomorrow seems kind of rushed." "Why not stay a few more days? Next week, I was going to take you guys to try some amazing food." Everyone spoke at once, showing their concern and reluctance. Melina smiled and shook her head, politely declining. Andrew remained silent, watching her. He had assumed they would stay at the school for a little longer. He actually found it quite enjoyable here. No one knew who he was, and no one looked at him with fear in their eyes. But after thinking about it for a moment, he understood why she had made the decision to leave. So, he stayed quiet. The gathering ended on a cheerful yet slightly regretful note. Melina and Andrew went to the administration office to say goodbye and then left. Their departure was just as sudden as their arrival. Other than the members of the basketball club, no one knew in advance. Suddenly, the dazzling pair stopped showing up. When people asked around, they learned that the two had left and wouldn't be coming back. It made sense, yet there was still a strange feeling of loss. Their presence had been like a bright light, leaving an imprint in everyone's memory. Even though they were gone and might never return, no one would forget that they had once crossed paths with such extraordinary people. The campus remained the same. Two people leaving wouldn't change it. But in some places, small changes were happening. For example, the basketball team welcomed a well-known player as their new coach. That news lifted everyone's spirits and helped them recover from the loss of their star player. As for Wyatt, he suddenly started missing his parents. When he went home for the break, he noticed something different the moment he stepped through the door. The dining table had fresh flowers. There were new things around the house. Even the dog was wearing a new outfit. While still changing his shoes at the entrance, Wyatt asked curiously, "Mom, Dad, did something good happen? The house feels so festive." His father sat calmly, as steady as ever, while his mother greeted him with a bright smile. "Wyatt, you've finally come back! Guess what? Your dad got a promotion!" "Really? That's amazing! After all these years, Dad finally got the recognition he deserves." "Exactly! I kept telling him to drop that cold, aloof attitude. Who knows, he might've been promoted ages ago. Anyway, I heard the company landed a huge project with a corporation from Cyntia, and they specifically requested your dad to lead it." "Cyntia?" "Yes! No idea why a big company from there would take an interest in your dad. But enough about that, did you eat yet?" "No, not yet." His mother was about to head to the kitchen to prepare something for him. But for the first time, his usually reserved father spoke up. "There's lamb soup from this afternoon. Heat it up and make do with that. I'm taking your mom out shopping to buy her some new clothes." Wyatt's mother blushed and smiled. Wyatt was used to this, so he simply nodded. "Got it. You two go ahead." His mother said warmly, "We'll bring you back some roasted sweet potatoes." Watching his parents, Wyatt suddenly thought about Andrew and Melina. In some ways, his parents really did remind him of them. Then, his mind drifted to Cyntia. There was no such thing as opportunities falling from the sky.