Love is unrequited ch 6

Love is unrequited ch 6
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With my adult mind in a sevenyearold body, I excelled academically, leaving Lily far 

behind. Lily’s damselindistress act worked 

on my family, but not on her teachers. Failing 

grades were failing grades

Whenever Lily’s poor performance required

parentteacher conference, she’d cry

claiming stress and eye problems, yet 

refusing to transfer to a school for the 

visually impaired. Exam weeks always brought 

drama and chaos to our house

To spare Lily’s feelings and protect her from 

the stigma of being an adopted child, my 

parents attended her parentteacher 

conferences together, even if it meant 

missing mine, which were held on the same 

Г 

They knew I was being bullied and mocked at 

school for being the unlovedchild. Yet

whenever they needed to prioritize Lily over 

me, they trotted out the same tired excuses

Lily’s not well, and she’s had a difficult life

You should be more understanding.” 

But I didn’t care. Knowledge was my power.

studied relentlessly, skipping a grade at 

twelve, becoming the youngest high school 

student in our city’s history. My name was 

everywhere; everyone knew the Evans family 

had a prodigy daughter

My father’s phone rang off the hook with 

calls from influential families wanting to 

connect with me, even suggesting 

engagements for their children. But, again, to 

spare Lily’s feelings,my father declined 

every invitation. He never considered how 

beneficial these connections could be for my 

future

Of course. How could I compare to his 

precious Lily

On the day my acceptance letter arrived, the 

principal and a reporter came to our house to 

personally deliver it. But they were greeted 

only by my parents hurrying out the door. Lily 

wouldn’t allow me to steal the spotlight. She 

had complained of a headache, and my 

parents had rushed her to the hospital, not 

even bothering to acknowledge the principal

Despite my longstanding disappointment in 

my parents, I felt a pang of sadness and 

helplessness. The principal looked at me with 

kindness. We don’t typically offer boarding, 

but if you’d like to live on campus, you can apply, and I’ll arrange it.” 

The principal’s gentle touch on my head was 

a rare display of care and concern. I hadn’t 

felt that warmth from an adult in so long

Tears welled up in my eyes. And because of 

those tears, I gained two truly important 

people in my life

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