Chapter 26

No one knew when the students from Nathan’s class had slunk away in disgrace. Eleanor returned to the classroom, surrounded by her classmates from Class A. "That was amazing, Eleanor! Your skills are unbeatable!" "Eleanor, where did you learn to play basketball like that? You could take down anyone!" "From now on, Eleanor is my hero!" Not only did she avoid the humiliation of calling Nathan "dad," but she also gained immense respect from her classmates. Their enthusiasm for Eleanor was at an all-time high. Eleanor laughed awkwardly. She really couldn't handle all the attention. Just as she was about to slip away, a bottle of water appeared in front of her. "Eleanor, are you thirsty?" The speaker was Lily Jones, the girl who had previously been malicious towards her and wanted her out of Class A. "Eleanor, my name is Lily Jones. I'm sorry for how I treated you before. I really admire you now. Can you forgive me?" Lily looked uneasy, her eyes filled with hope. Eleanor didn't hesitate. Sh