“This has to be a mistake—she didn’t even take the SAT, how could she get into Harvard?”
“Yeah, this delivery guy must’ve been paid to fake it and make her look good.”
The delivery man’s brow furrowed.
“Who’s Madison Clark? Please sign for this. I’ve got other packages to deliver.”
Olivia lunged forward, snatching the envelope and tearing it open.
Richard leaned in, his face serious.
When he saw the bold crimson Harvard seal, his eyes widened and he grabbed the letter from her hands.
He stared at it over and over before finally looking up, his expression breaking into uncontrollable excitement.
“It’s real! It’s real! My daughter has been accepted to Harvard!”
Margaret clasped his hand, overjoyed.
Olivia’s shoulders slumped, her face full of panic.
I curled my lips into a cold smile.
Can’t handle it already?
I seized the moment.
“Dad, Mom, today’s not just my official return to the family—it’s also my birthday. Can you grant me one birthday wish?”
Richard, still grinning from ear to ear, agreed instantly.
“Of course, sweetheart. Ask for anything—you have my word.”
