SWNOVELS Chapter 154
Chapter 154
Cordelia was halfway through her roast chicken dinner when Yates pinged her
back.
Little Flame said, “Did some digging. She transferred to Elite Future Academy out
in the suburbs. That place runs like a military camp, so no phones are allowed.
Makes sense she hasn't texted you back.”
Relieved, Cordelia set down her fork and typed back, “Is she doing okay?”
Little Flame replied, “Talked to a few grads from there. They all turned out pretty
decent, went from spoiled brats to straight arrows. Some folks even suggested to
my granddad to ship me off there. But Gramps thought my average Joe life was
just fine.”
Cordelia was speechless,
Classic Hackett, spoiling the kids.
Little Flame sent another message, “I've got a lead. They get a break once a
month, and the next one is in a week. I'll have someone on it to check on her
then.”
Cordelia replied, “Thanks.”
Lorna nibbled on her green beans, eyeing Cordelia as she texted seriously, and
shot Sanderson a knowing look. “Cordelia was finally in the throes of young love,
glued to messaging.”
Sanderson just gave her a look that said, “You're reading too much into it.”
After their silent exchange, Cordelia put her phone away, and Lorna, seeing her
dive back into her meal, exclaimed in surprise, “That was quick?”
“Aren't those mushy chats supposed to last ages?” she thought.
Cordelia, a bit perplexed, slowed her pace and replied, “Well, I'll slow down. You
know, chew slowly, digest
better.”
Lorna was speechless.
But then Cordelia put down her fork and looked at her mother seriously, “Mom,
Little Parrot was pulled out by her folks for a forced school switch. No contact.
You don't think anything bad happened, do you?"
Lorna sighed upon hearing this. She knew about Merry through chats and had
even talked to Mrs. Collins to get a sense of their families.
She began, “What parents don't love their kids? I've asked around about their
situation. Apparently, Leila’s only brought them pride and praise, while Merry has
been rebellious since she was little. Over time, her parents started playing
favorites, but they wouldn't harm their child.”
Remembering a recent incident at the school office, Cordelia wasn’t so optimistic.
Seeing Cordelia’s worried face, Lorna offered, “I'll look into which school they've
sent her to. If you're still worried, I can take you to see her.”
With Cordelia finally making a few friends, especially a girlfriend, Lorna was more
than willing to help.
Cordelia nodded in agreement.
After dinner, they headed upstairs. Lorna, who usually would be off to her studio
or her bedroom, unexpectedly veered toward the study.
Cordelia, sensing something was off, looked at her mother with a hint of curiosity.
Lorna suggested with a smile, “Lia, fancy a game night?”
Cordelia blinked, “Not really.”
She had her mind set on reviewing some chemistry.
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While other parents fretted over their kids“ gaming addictions, Lorna worried that
Cordelia’s life lacked pleasure. She feared Cordelia would be out of the loop
during conversations with classmates, so she often nudged her toward new
experiences.
But Lorna insisted, tugging at her arm, “Come on, help me out with this one.”
With a sigh, Cordelia followed her into the study, where Lorna picked up her
phone and downloaded the mobile game POT.
POT was a five—player competitive game, available on both mobile and PC, with
tutorials for newbies and random matchmaking for ranked play.
Lorna was to design the upgraded background animation for this game.
Lorna explained, “I was planning to play a couple of rounds for research, but I'm
no good at it. You kids catch on quickly. Play for a bit while I watch for some
inspiration.”
Cordelia said, “Sure.”
She understood that all Lorna wanted was for her to relax, so she decided to
humor Lorna's thinly veiled
excuse.
After Cordelia downloaded the game, Lorna said, “Pick a game name.”
Cordelia said, “How about “Learner'?"
Lorna's lips twitched. Cordelia’s mind was always on studying.
Then Cordelia discovered the game was quite engaging. It wasn’t just about skill,
strategy played a part too, and she found herself getting hooked.
After five rounds, she finally grasped the essence of the game it was all about
tower defense. But it required teamwork, and one strong player couldn't carry
four others.
Luckily, in her third game, she teamed up with a player named Jungler. Under his
lead, they won, and to her surprise, he invited her for a duo.
Cordelia accepted.
While waiting to queue, Jungler complained via chat, “Trying for a winning streak
on my alt, but the others are braindead. You're good. Let's play a few.”
Cordelia replied, “Sure.”
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They gamed for two hours until
Cordelia had to hit the books. Just as
she was saying goodbye, Jungler
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also signed off, “Reached my goal
rank on this account. Gonna climb on
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Cordelia was about to refuse when Lorna chimed in, “Play again tomorrow night
for a couple of hours.”
Cordelia could only reply, “Okay.”
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They set the time for the next day,
and finally, Cordelia could return to
her beloved desk and her books. For
the following week, Cordelia found
herself roped into nightly gaming
sessions with Lorna. Playing solo had
lost its luster, so she teamed up with
a player known as Jungler for some
duo action. Together, they hit a
winning streak that seemed almost
supernatural, climbing the ranks from
the lowly level to the esteemed Hall
of Fame position without a single
defeat. And as they ascended the
leaderboard, Cordelia discovered an
increasing fondness for the game.
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Before she knew it, Saturday rolled
around. Greenmeadow International
School operated on a full schedule
that weekend, so Cordelia had her
usual classes to attend. However,
upon waking up, she noticed a text
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from Yates, “Merry’s got the day off
today, and the Jordans scooped her
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up first thing in the morning. Let's
head over to the Jordan residence
after school to see her. With me
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Cordelia replied with a simple “Alright.”
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Chapter 154
Truth be told, she had grown strangely unaccustomed to the absence of Little
Parrot’s daily chatter. The quiet was unfamiliar, almost unnerving in its own way.