The woman lifted her head from her daughterâs shoulder, wiping away tears with her sleeve. âGo ahead, ask whatever you want! Letâs see how you deny this one!â
Ellinor chuckled. She was as cool as a cucumber. âYou said your daughter is an outstanding student that was recognized by the entire school. So, why not have her repeat a year and retake the entrance exam, since you didnât know her scores or get a fair explanation from the school?
If your daughter is as brilliant as you claim, she could easily get into Creston University, or even better ones, after another year of preparation. Even if she doesnât do well on the exam, she could still attend a vocational school. Itâs not like she has to come back home to plow the fields with you at such a young age, right?â
The womanâs face turned a shade paler, and then she shot Ellinor an angry glance. âYou make it sound so easy. Donât retakes and vocational schools cost money? Our whole family has been working our butts off for her entrance exam, hoping she could change her destiny, but youâre the one whoâs benefiting!â
Ellinor retorted, âWell, university costs money too! By your logic, it seems like you wouldnât want to spend money on your daughterâs education even if she did get into universityâ
The woman declared firmly, âMy daughter is a great student. If she gets into a university, sheâll definitely get a full scholarship. Itâll be free!â
Ellinor laughed.
The woman snapped, âWhat are you laughing at?â
Ellinor waved her off, not interested in arguing further. âOne more question for you. You said I didnât show up for the exam. Any proof? Why wouldnât I go if I wanted to attend university?â
The woman scowled. âClearly because youâre not a good student. You wouldnât have passed even if you went! Plus, youâve got a rich boyfriend. His family can protect you. You knew you could get into Creston University no matter what, so you thought you were invincible.â
Ellinor took a sip of her coffee, âWithout proof, itâs all just talk. I could sue you for defamation.â
The woman clenched her teeth and fell silent. After a while, she looked at Ellinor and then her daughter with a determined expression.
âEllinor, I was trying to leave you some dignity, but donât push me to spill all your dirty laundry!â
Ellinor shrugged off her threat with a laugh, âI donât need your protection for my dignity. Letâs hear it.â
The woman pointed at her accusingly, âBecause a few days before the entrance exam, you had an abortion. You were still recovering, so obviously, you couldnât go!â
Marissa frowned deeply at this revelation, âAn abortion?â
The woman nodded at Marissa, âYes, Marissa. Ellinor has had an abortion, and I heard itâs not her first time either!
She was young back then, but she didnât have a good reputation. She even had a rich boyfriend!
But his parents didnât approve of their relationship. Ellinor used her pregnancy to threaten his parents.
In the end, she promised to get an abortion, and his father would use his connections to get her into Creston University. In the end, she got what she wanted!
In reality, she was often hanging out with some shady characters. We canât even be sure if the childâs father was her boyfriend!â