Chapter 54

She dreaded the thought of her sophisticated peers seeing her with them, a reminder of her less privileged past.

Now surrounded by affluence, Jenna was keen on preserving a more polished image, one that did not include public interactions with her former parents.

“I’m tied up right now.

Please, head back,” Jenna responded tersely.

“Next time, wait for my invitation before visiting.

It’s a long journey for you; you’d better just stay home and save this money.

“May we at least see you for a moment?” Sherlyn’s voice came through, gentle and full of longing.

After all, she had raised Jenna and provided her with a loving home.

“I’m busy right now!” Jenna said sharply, cutting off the call abruptly.

Sherlyn gazed at her silent phone, swallowed by a tide of melancholy.

hand on her shoulder and sighed, “We probably should

Let’s head home.

so many years…” Sherlyn’s voice trembled with emotion,

like her own

saved, often forgoing their own needs to support Jenna’s ambitions, ensuring she could compete with peers

expression hardened

life now,

to want us in her

Sherlyn’s tears began to

held her close, offering solace in his

to a halt

eyeing the modestly dressed, distressed couple

doing at

unaware that they

Jenna had been integrated into the opulent lifestyle of the

any unwanted attention from those less fortunate, which was why they had

success in the competition, her face lit

she exclaimed, her

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