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.

grades, you could have pursued postgraduate studies at a prestigious institution. Haven’t

Sergio broached this topic, Shirley replied, “No, I want to earn money as soon as

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

what she had expected. She wondered how it

and rested his hands on the armrests. “There used to be a vice

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

what Sergio was getting at, but she agreed with him

the child and forego the

her attentive expression, Sergio nodded and

turned his attention to the computer screen before him. Given the hour, it appeared that he was working

Shirley suddenly raised her head, surprised. Was that all

said jokingly, “If you don’t want to Leave, you