“What? Why? Is it because of us? But I don’t see any connection for you to stop a semester because of it. Time is an essence, Rosetta,” Ruben stated, brows furrowed and cheeks now dry. She thought it was because he was angry at his brother.
She nodded to her father. “I know, I know, Pa. But if I’ll force it, I may end up failing all the same. I can’t have that.” She wiped her tears away with her fingers.
“But you’ll waste your scholarship! Remember you worked hard for it.”
Rosetta covered her face, breathing hard. “I know. I know that, Pa.” She removed her hands from her face to look at him. “I’ll lose it if I’d stop this semester. But I think I can talk to the management to reinstate it the next time. I have a good record anyway. It’ll be a waste on their part if I’ll not do well.” Her
