With the meal finally over, the Stevens family walked Andrew and Aspen to the hotel entrance. Oscar followed timidly behind them, practically blending into the background.

Aspen waved them off, saying, "Mom, Dad, you should head back now. Tomorrow is the Grand Medical Summit. I'll come pick you up to watch the competition."

She felt a swell of satisfaction because the dinner had gone well. After all, Andrew's performance had been perfect the entire night. Though she prided herself on being i