The halftime break ended with a sharp whistle. Players returned to the court as the crowd roared back to life, their voices echoing through the gymnasium.
Teachers lined the bleachers alongside students and parents, all eyes fixed on the action below. Two quarters remained to determine the winner.
Aleena Diamond held a narrow lead, but the gap was closing fast.
Kimi sat rigid in her seat, her mind churning with thoughts of her recent conversation with Bennett's father. His words replayed endlessly in her head. He had promised to consider what she told him about Bennett's future, but ultimately he would make the decision he believed was best for his son.
The uncertainty gnawed at her. She could only pray that whatever choice Bennett's father made would truly serve Bennett's interests.
