MainNovelChapter 192 She huffed, "Travis, you're honestly terrifying. I must have been blind to ever fall for you." Dulcie, looking genuinely aggrieved, turned to Citrine and said, "It's all my fault-l never saw Travis for who he really was. That's why you misunderstood him, Citrine." Citrine: "..." Travis: " "..." What was he really like, anyway? Most of the students at Havencrest Technical College who'd taken Citrine's tutoring sessions had done exceptionally well on their exams. Each of them had brought a little gift for Citrine as thanks.
Travis carefully gathered every present, making sure to keep them safe for his sister.
After the meal, just as they were about to leave, another group approached-a cluster of middle-aged adults heading straight for Citrine.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt the front was a man with a kindly face. Seeing Citrine, he reached out, clearly excited.
"Citrine, I'm the principal of Havencrest Technical College. I heard from our students that you were here, so I cover with a few of my colleagues. I hope we're not intruding." Citrine shook his hand politely and nodded. "Hello, Principal. Not at all, it's a pleasure." The principal's gratitude was heartfelt. "Citrine, thanks to you, Havencrest's average score on the finals actually surpassed Elegance Peak Academy's this year." When he'd first heard the news, he'd assumed someone had made a calculation error-but it was true. After years of being overshadowed and snubbed by Elegance Peak Academy, the principal finally felt a sense of vindication. For once, his school could hold its head high.
He signaled for the people behind him to bring forward several large boxes. "Citrine, these are our gifts to you from the school. Please, you must accept them." Citrine had meant to refuse, but seeing how insistent the principal was, she finally accepted the gifts.
Only after Citrine took the presents did the principal and his colleagues leave, all beaming with satisfaction. Once they were gone, Citrine finally opened the tightly sealed boxes. Inside were instant cameras, plush toys, cute notebooks-everything that would make a girl's eyes light up.
The principal had certainly put sthought into these gifts, though it was really far too much. Citrine could use these for years and never run out.
She gazed at the pile, feeling a bit overwhelmed, then thought of Amelia and Dulcie. She waved them over. "There's way too much for one person. Take whatever you like seriously, help yourselves." "Are you sure?" Dulcie, who had always loved anything pink and adorable, instantly lit up. Still, she tried to restrain herself in front of Citrine, not wanting to seem too eager.
"Of course! Go on, pick whatever catches your eye," Citrine said with a smile, handing Travis a few bags for them.
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Dulcie dropped all pretense and crouched down to select a handful of plushies. Noticing that Amelia was hanging back, Citrine tugged her over. "Con, Amelia. Pick out something you like. Take as much as you want." "Thank you," Amelia said softly, her heart full.
She knelt beside Dulcie, choosing a few cute notebooks.
But Citrine noticed Amelia only picked out sstationery. Before they left, she grabbed several cameras and instant cameras from the box and stuffed them into Amelia's bag.
"Citrine, this is really too much." Amelia knew those cameras were expensive brands; she hadn't dared take even one. Now Citrine was loading her up with several, and she felt a lump in her throat.
"It's not too much. Trustwhen you get home, if your little brother tries to snatch one away, just hand it over and send him packing," Citrine said, making sure the cameras stayed put. Citrine knew a bit about the Lawsons' situation. If Amelia only took one camera home, it would end up with her brother and she'd never get to use it herself.
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