章 82: Chapter 82: 18 and Celebrating

July 20th, 2023.

Matthew woke up on his 18th birthday feeling like a kid on Christmas morning. He had been waiting for this day for what felt like an eternity, and it was finally here. He lay in bed for a few minutes, savoring the moment and thinking about how far he had come.

As he got dressed and made his way to the training ground, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. He knew that the club had planned a birthday party for him, and he was looking forward to celebrating with his teammates and coaches.

When he arrived at the training ground, he was greeted by a big banner that read "Happy 18th Birthday Matthew!" in bold letters. His teammates and coaches were all smiling and congratulating him, and he felt a sense of pride and belonging.