Chapter 830

Melina's eyes were still fixed on Andrew. This game felt entirely different from the one she had watched back in the village. That time, she had calmly cheered for everyone. This time, her emotions were tied to Andrew's every move. When he went for a shot, she held her breath. When he ran, she cheered. When he pulled off a fake-out to steal the ball, she nearly jumped in excitement. It was as if she were the one playing. By the time the game ended, her voice was hoarse. But she was happy—so happy that even the stress and frustration she had been feeling recently seemed to fade. Even the ulcer in her mouth didn't hurt as much anymore. Andrew's team won. He played like an overpowered cheat code, dominating the court like an adult among kids. He alone had scored half the team's points, crushing the opposition with an overwhelming victory. The other team looked shattered, and their fans were grumbling. Some were disappointed. Some were thrilled. But as the winning side, Andrew's