Chapter 4

While I counted down the days until school started, Lucas was getting ready for his state civil service exam.

My parents had pinned all their hopes on him. They truly believed he was born to be someone important.

They drove him to the exam. Both of them posted on Story to cheer him on.

David wrote: [Every step you take counts. No road is ever wasted.]

My mother reposted it and wished Lucas a bright future ahead.

I'd never once gotten this kind of honor.

They thought I'd be sad, but I'd already made up my mind that I was…