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Steve Burton turned around without saying a word, completely ignoring the words “fair and just” on the exam paper, and directly, without any embarrassment or hesitation, picked up a red pen. He felt it was only natural to write a series of 100 points for Ruby Gregory’s exams in all subjects.
Ruby burst into laughter, but she didn’t notice Steve’s silent sigh of relief as he watched her tearful smile.
Howard Coleman and Madeleine were born on the same day, but unfortunately, Madeleine was born two minutes earlier than Howard, so she was considered the older sister.
Howard and Madeleine were in the same class as Ruby Gregory.
With perfect scores in all subjects, Ruby couldn’t contain her joy and borrowed the phone in Steve’s study to call Madeleine and Howard. She proudly bragged her achievement to them.
However, Howard sneered at Ruby and said, “I don’t need Steve’s help to change my answers, I can get full marks on my own.”
The phone was on speaker, so Steve could hear the arrogance in Howard’s voice. He also noticed Ruby pouting over Howard’s disdain.
At that time, Steve had mastered the art of prioritizing love over friendship. Without any hesitation, he dug through a pile of exam papers to find Howard’s exam, saw that Howard indeed answered everything correctly, and then used an eraser to change a few of Howard’s answers to incorrect ones. As a result, Howard’s score went from a perfect 100 to 90 points.
That year, Ruby Gregory received the first place award at the final exams and won the praise of all the teachers. She returned home for the New Year in high spirits.
On the other hand, Howard, who always ranked first, didn’t even make it to the top ten that year. He was scolded by his teachers and went home with a downcast face. Even his parents rebuked him, and his New Year’s pocket money was cut in half.
How beautiful and carefree those days were, thought Ruby in her dreams, with the corners of her lips turned up in a smile.
She lazily rolled over in bed, wanting to continue dreaming, but somehow, the colorful scenes of her childhood suddenly changed into black and white images.
The two people in the images were instantly enlarged and transformed into their present selves.
The look in Steve’s eyes was no longer clear and innocent like in their childhood. It was cold and filled with shattered ice that sent chills down her spine.
“Get lost, if you want to get lost!”
“Disgusting! ”
“Hypocrite!”
These cruel and hurtful words were what he hurled at her!
Ruby felt as if countless needles were ruthlessly stabbing into her body, causing her intense pain and making her tremble all over.
Ruby’s brow furrowed, and her forehead was covered in sweat. Suddenly, she bolted upright in bed..