Leo was gearing up for the big university exams, while Bruce was all over the place at work, and tossing and turning every night. Over at the office, Andre just couldn't stop hitting refresh on the university's acceptance list.
A few days later, when he finally spotted "Leo" on the list, Anya was over the moon. She tackled Leo onto their bed, squealing, "Chad, you nailed it! I knew you were the best in the world!"
The Cedillo family was just as ecstatic. Mia and Molly were high-fiving like crazy, and Mia yelled, "Naomi, Dad, Leo got in!"
Andre leaned back in his chair, a grin spreading across his face, finally feeling that sweet relief. Meanwhile, at the government building, Bruce breathed a huge sigh of relief and texted his son: "Son, you're incredible."
Anya couldn't wait to tell her parents, "Mom, Dad, my Chad passed the big university exams!"
Mr. Calder chuckled at the news, "That kid's something else. I thought he was too busy dating Anya to get into university this year. But wow, he did it, and it's a top one!"
While waiting for the official acceptance letter, Anya dragged Leo around to thank all sorts of deities. Leo had no clue that Anya had been praying to every god imaginable before the exams. "Chad, now you’ve got to make good on those promises," she teased.
"You little witch, you really know your stuff," Leo laughed.
"Of course, I do," Anya said, puffing her cheeks.
"Did you mess up any of them this time?"
Anya shook her head confidently, "I was super careful, didn’t get a single one wrong."
Leo pulled Anya in for a hug, but she immediately pushed his arms away, her stern look somehow adorable. "Chad, this is a sacred place. No hugging or snuggling here."
Leo just sighed, "…"
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