Chapter 1942

None of it really mattered to Charlie anyway. Then, he started acting out, running wild, and doing whatever he wanted. Causing trouble at school became his favorite pastime—stirring up chaos, ignoring the rules, and testing just how far he could push things. The school practically begged for a parent-teacher meeting ten times daily, but Frank never showed up. Not even once. Bored out of his mind, Charlie stopped bothering altogether. He spent class playing games, and his behavior grew worse by the day. But because his grades were impeccable, the teachers let it slide. Instead of paying attention in class, he spent his time tinkering with his laptop. By the time he finished elementary school, he had already made his first fortune by developing a piece of software that earned him hundreds of thousands. Even then, Frank didn't so much as glance his way. As middle school approached, Charlie met Lyra for the first time. It was at Spencer Estate. Kurt's son and daughter-in-law