Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

Forcing a smile, Shirley felt a wave of guilt. “Thank you for your praise.”

Sergio inquired, “If I remember correctly, you excelled in college and nearly qualified for exemption from exams, didn’t you?”

“Yes,” Shirley affirmed.

Only two vacancies were available for Shirley’s major. The selection depended on the comprehensive results of the past three years.

Shirley was in the third spot, trailing just behind the second. Her weaker subjects, politics and physics, had cost her some crucial points. Had the evaluation solely considered professional courses, she would have secured the second position.

Unfortunately, the department leader was the one who dictated the distribution rule.

could have pursued postgraduate studies at a prestigious institution.

Shirley replied, “No, I want to earn money as

goal and won’t settle down and start a family until you’ve worked for

conversation wasn’t at all what she had expected. She wondered how

Sergio leaned back and rested his hands on the armrests. “There used to be a vice manager in our department. Two years ago, she got married and had children. Now, she

she had great potential for career growth within the company. People, especially women, often prioritize their families after marriage and having

right,” Shirley concurred. However, she wasn’t sure what

keep the

nodded and

the computer screen before him. Given

raised her head, surprised. Was that all he had

Shirley’s surprised expression, he said jokingly, “If you don’t want to