A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 153

“Layla, what’s going on this time? Why have you started rambling again? Sit up and eat your dinner like a lady,” Owen intervened angrily.

“Right, Layla. Don’t kick up a fuss. If you’re interested in the earrings, I’ll just get them for you. Why would you buy a second–hand item? It’s not like we can’t

afford new ones,” Susan remarked.

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Layla couldn’t find Henry’s detestable action to her parents, so she brushed it off. “It’s nothing.”

Sage then said, “Aunt Susan, I sold off the earrings because I thought they were ugly. Layla thought they were unique though, so she bought them for her research and study. She didn’t know that I was the seller.”

Susan seemed convinced by Sage’s account and even looked proud of Layla. She said, “Layla might not be the best in academics, but she’s talented in design. I’m proud that she’s willing to invest her time in it!”

“I agree,” Sage replied. “Aunt Susan, why don’t you consider sending Layla to the famous art and design schools in Padova City for two years since she’s interested in design?”

“She’s a young lady. I don’t want her to be alone in a foreign land. There’s no one to take care of her if something happens.” Susan turned down the idea without

hesitation.

always. fly home if she’s homesick. Traveling is pretty convenient nowadays. If you and Uncle Owen

to Susan. “Layla will not only learn some real skills abroad but she’ll be regarded highly as a graduate when she comes home.”

her in high regard because she’s a Joyner!”

the schools in Padova City. They offer two–year programs. How about sending me there

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She was adamant about the

offered, “I have some friends in Padova City. Aunt Susan, I can introduce Layla to them if need

Susan had always been staunchly against the idea. She never expected Sage and Ian to plead with

hand and begged, “Mom, Ian’s friends must be trustworthy. Why don’t you

didn’t want to go against Ian in public, so she smiled and replied vaguely, Sure, I’ll get your help if I need

with disappointment because she knew Susan had made up her mind, but simply didn’t want

but she could not get Susan’s approval. Sage decided to stop persuading

served delicious seafood dishes. Sage ate and ate until she nearly burst. In contrast, Layla, who had been eager and cheery, looked like she

nearly done with dinner, she made a trip to the restroom. When she exited her cubicle, she ran

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