The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 41

Hayson’s voice turned icy as he said, “Either you stay in Ventropolis, or you don’t further your studies at all What’s the use of getting into university anyway? Sooner or later, you’ll end up getting married We have a banquet in a few days, and I want you to come with us. Some of my friends are eager to meet you.

Madelyn knew he would say that In her previous life, Hayson had never respected women. In his eyes, women were mere tools for procreation, and once they got married, they were only fit to stay at home, tending to their husbands and children.

“Father, things have changed now,” she said. “I’ve made some friends, and they’ve all gone. abroad for their studies. Do you know Serena Smith?

Hayson raised an eyebrow. “Chadwick Smith’s da

ghter?”

“Yes, Serena mentioned that she’s preparing for a foreign language test. She wants to study abroad and settle there permanently, even change her nationality,” Madelyn continued “But Father… compared to that, I just want to go to Lorville At least during vacations, I can come back home.” She paused for a moment before adding, “And what if someone asks about my education? If I only have a high school diploma, won’t it become a laughingstock? It’s fine if others laugh at me, but I can’t let you lose face.”

frowned, displeased. “Must it be Lorville University?” Hayson cared deeply about his reputation.

“Father, I know you’re worried about me. But think about it, if I go to Lorville

He had been trying to convince Grandma to come to Ventropolis for years, but she insisted on staying in Lorville, a remote and impoverished place, to spend her old age. Hayson was concerned, but he always visited Lorville every

further, giving it her all. “What if

contemplating

girls. Since Madelyn has her own aspirations, why not just agree to it? Besides, I graduated from

in

you perform averagely in school and fail to graduate,

back immediately and

you down,” she thought to herself, ‘By

rare to see you show some ambition. Clear out your

on her

wait a bit longer! Madelyn might not

Madelyn quickly denied, “Ms. Manning, I’m just really happy that you can move in. Now I won’t be bored at home anymore. I