Chapter 22: Harry Keron Jackard.

10 years ago... (somewhere in Connecticut)

The young boy timidly entered the small, rundown home, his tattered clothes and heavy backpack showing signs of wear and tear. As he burst through the door, his face lit up with excitement, and he exclaimed, "Mama, I got 100 in mathematics!"

A beautiful woman in her 30s stood at the stove, working hard to stir a pot of soup. Sweat glistened on her forehead, but her beauty shone through, even amidst the grime and hard work.

When she saw her son, her eyes shone with love and pride. "Ah, my boy, I knew you could do it!" she said with a smile.

The boy looked up at his mother, his face beaming with joy. She placed a hand on his cheek and kissed his forehead, and tears of happiness streamed down her face. Her voice was weak with emotion as she said, "You're my everything, Harry. I love you so much."