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.

topic, Shirley replied, “No, I want to

goal and won’t settle down and start

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

his hands on the armrests. “There used to be a vice manager in

company. People, especially women, often prioritize their families after marriage and having children. What are your

are right,” Shirley concurred. However, she wasn’t sure what Sergio was getting

Shirley had decided to keep the child and forego the idea

her attentive expression, Sergio nodded and said, “Okay, you can

before him. Given the hour, it appeared that he

raised her head, surprised. Was

expression, he said jokingly, “If you don’t want