CHAPTER 47: Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity.

The morning following the graduation ceremony, Damion found himself finding his way to his grandfather's home, a sensation of eagerness developing inside him. His grandpa had wanted to see him, and while Damion wasn't sure what it was about, he couldn't escape the sensation of exhilaration that coursed through him.

As he neared the old home, memories of how he had discovered his family flooded back to him, of how they accepted him instantly as one of their own, of harsh and bitter words said to him by his grandpa after he had harmed Bianca, and of loving embraces and consoling words too. He smiled at the idea, happy for the link they had and the knowledge his grandpa gave to him over the years.

Knocking on the door, Damion was welcomed by his grandfather's warm grin as he led him inside. The elderly man's eyes twinkled with pride as he hugged Damion, his speech overflowing with love.

"Congratulations, son," he replied heartily, clapping him on the back. "I heard your valedictorian spe