Chapter 172

  Julia waved at them as they leave. From the rearview mirror, she saw how the dog followed them by sight; leaving her mind occupied with the things that seems to be off from what she is expecting.

  “I wonder what is the matter this time. The last time Ronald asked you to come over to his school, it was for his poor performance. That was ages ago, when he’s still in the stage of adjustment to studying. Your mom and I can’t do anything about it that day. Both of us know nothing about such. Hence, leaving him no choice but to personally excused you from your school administrator—if that is what you call your college school Head, to talk to his instructors.”

  Her fists clenched, aching for her brothers’ tainted pride. She knows how is it to be belittled, for she has been there once, too.

  “I am sure it is a different situation now.” She smiled, believing in her brother’s potential.