Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Owen casually remarked, "It's the outstanding students that make you wonder just how far they can go."

And indeed, she exceeded his expectations by miles.

...

Stepping out of the examination hall, Roseanne immediately received a message from Leda.

A week ago, they had agreed to celebrate after their interviews, planning to meet at their favorite French bistro.

Roseanne opened her maps app, ready to hail a ride.

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from behind her.

"Roseanne? It is you!"

Hertha had also come for the second round of interviews that afternoon.

She had arrived early to get accustomed to the environment, hoping it would ease her nerves. She hadn't expected to bump into Roseanne.

"What's this..." Hertha Sherwood looked her up and down.

"Interviews," Roseanne replied calmly.

"You passed the written exam?!" Her surprise almost made her voice crack.

"Yes."

"How many points?"

"412."

top scorer in our

was slightly taken aback.

What's the point of pretending?" Hertha sneered, her voice

it to the interviews, and couldn't believe Roseanne had

genuinely hadn't paid attention to

she received the message about her interview schedule,

scores from

you don't believe it, just

it

be," she said, too exhausted to explain further. What Hertha

Murray Sherwood, pleasing his family was no

the crow; fall out of love, and everything related turns

Hertha

her gaze inquisitive,

You've finished the interview,

"Yes."

What did they

an eyebrow. "You... want me to

that serious. Besides, the questions they

you know everyone gets different questions, you should understand

her, enunciating each word, "we're in

was at