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.

you could have pursued postgraduate studies at a prestigious

replied, “No, I want to

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

pursed her lips in agreement. The conversation wasn’t at all what she had expected. She

used to be a vice manager in our department. Two years ago, she got married

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

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

consideration, Shirley had decided to keep the child and

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

before him. Given the hour, it appeared that he

that it?” Shirley suddenly raised her head, surprised. Was that all he had to say

he said jokingly, “If you don’t want to Leave, you can stay and