No Substitutes for the Bigshots' Dream Girl Anymore!-Chapter 1916: Hayes Edwards Extra (73)

When they met again, it was at the autumn sports event held at the school.

Grace Winter was walking on the soccer field as a judge, dressed in a slightly oversized school uniform, with a simple ponytail and no extra decorations on her, her face seemed to have matured a bit.

When she tilted her head to talk to someone, her smile was still sweet and innocent.

Chubby was munching on sunflower seeds next to them, "I heard Grace is quite popular in her grade; she topped their last placement exam again."

Joy Hoffman added, "Seems like it’s been ages since we played games with Grace, the last time was months ago. If we wait until we graduate from middle school, we might not have the chance anymore."

Hayes Edwards brought his gaze back and asked them, "Don’t you guys have any competitions later? So free?"

Only then did Chubby and Joy react.

They had signed up for the 400-meter relay and needed to go to the check-in.

Chubby put the bag of sunflower seeds into Hayes Edwards’ hand, "Brother Edwards, hold these for me, I’ll just be a moment."

After saying that, the two of them ran off together.

Hayes Edwards also had a match, but it was in the afternoon.

Afternoon boys’ 50-meter race.

Grace Winter just happened to be the judge.

Hayes Edwards followed his team onto the soccer field. He first saw Grace Winter holding a pen, noting something down, but after thinking about it, he pretended not to see and turned his head.

Grace Winter walked over with the list of participating students and started calling out names one by one.

The two boys in front were focusing on her, and when she called out their names, they deliberately teased her by not responding. When Grace Winter called out again, they laughed and said, "Junior, your voice is too soft, we couldn’t hear you."

Grace Winter, being thin-skinned, blushed immediately when teased by a few of them together, but she still raised her voice and called out again.

The boys exchanged a glance and continued, "Still can’t hear."

Grace Winter pursed her lips, looking a bit helpless.

It was like when she used to be bullied in kindergarten, though slightly better than back then, when she didn’t even realize she was being bullied and just smiled obediently.

Now she knew she was being picked on and chose to stay silent.

But the boys clearly didn’t plan to let it go, they chuckled and were about to speak again when someone suddenly kicked them on their backsides.

"If you don’t want to race, get out."

The boy was about to curse but turned back to meet Hayes Edwards’ cold eyes, and instantly straightened up.

There wasn’t anyone in the third year who didn’t know Hayes Edwards.

"Give me the list," Hayes Edwards walked up to Grace Winter and reached out his hand, "I’ll call out the names for you."

Grace Winter looked up at him, curved her lips into a sweet smile, and said, "Thank you."

Hayes Edwards didn’t respond, took the list, turned around, and began to call out names one by one.

This time, no one dared to play tricks anymore, responding promptly, afraid of receiving a kick from Hayes Edwards.

Before the race began, Hayes Edwards was sitting on the grass, Grace Winter was in charge of their group and sat right next to him, even handing him a bottle of mineral water.

Grace Winter watched as he took two sips before speaking again, "When you race later, I’ll cheer for you."

Hayes Edwards twisted the cap back on, holding the bottle in his hand, "Sure, just remember to shout a bit louder."

Grace Winter blinked, seemingly really considering the idea.

But even if she’s willing, Hayes Edwards wouldn’t be. He didn’t want to be watched like a monkey.