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.

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

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

holding her in high

programs. How about sending me there for

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tough nut to crack. She was adamant about the difficulties

casually offered, “I have some friends in Padova City. Aunt

wanted to study abroad, but Susan had always been staunchly against the idea. She never expected Sage and Ian to plead with Susan

she took Susan’s hand and begged, “Mom, Ian’s friends must be trustworthy. Why don’t you give it some

smiled and replied vaguely, Sure, I’ll get your

made up

It appeared that Layla was eager to go abroad, but she could not get Susan’s approval. Sage decided to stop persuading Susan, lest she raise Susan’s suspicion.

dishes. Sage ate and ate until she nearly burst. In contrast, Layla, who had been eager and cheery, looked like she had lost her appetite. She simply played with her

she made a trip to the restroom. When she exited her cubicle, she ran into Layla, who was touching up

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