From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 365

Chapter 365

At this, the lady lowered her voice, brimming with pride, "Listen, darling, between you and me, a woman really needs a son. It's only with a son that you can really stand tall. Honestly, in my quest for a son, I had to let go of two girls."

Even though it was already the 21st century, many older folks still clung to outdated notions. Only a boy could carry on the family name, while girls were just seen as pretty additions. For a woman, not having a son meant facing humiliation both in public and in private. Speaking nicely, she said she let go of two girls. But in reality, they were abandoned. Back in the day, the number of people who would abandon their daughters in hopes of having a son was just too high...

Hearing this, Carole looked at the lady, astounded. Seeing Carole's reaction, the lady sighed, a look of resignation on her face, "Ah, what can you do? If I hadn't sent them away, we would've had too many kids to feed..."

Carole felt a pang in her heart. She thought of her own circumstances. Had her grandmother not taken her in, she would have been given away by her parents too. Sadly, her grandmother passed away too soon. She never got to repay her grandmother's kindness.

When the topic shifted to her son, the lady's face lit up with pride, "Thankfully, my son's doing us proud! In his school, out of over 30 classes and 1600 students, he always ranks within the top 1000. I'm sure he'll get into a great university!"

maintained a polite yet

doing?" the lady inquired

modestly,

a high education for girls isn't that useful; sooner or later, they'll just end up getting married. A high school diploma is quite enough! Times have changed now; even girls can go to school. In our days, I didn't even set foot in a primary school, but look at me, I'm doing just fine! My two little ones, just like

a different viewpoint was futile. Perhaps it wasn't the lady's fault. It was the tragedy of

Let's connect! When my son gets into university, I'll

the offer, but I'll pass,"

pressing on, "Aren't you thinking of having another child? Doesn't your husband mind? Oh, the man you were standing with,

"Oh, I see! I thought he looked a bit like you! And your

conversation, but she replied politely,

the lady asked,

didn't elaborate,