“How are your studies?” Fae asked.
The woman from before replied, “Sheryn is the smartest girl in our village. She always comes first in exams! If it weren't for the disaster, she would've gotten into a good university in Lake City.”
“That's right. She's the hope of our village.” Another woman sighed. “I wonder if this disaster will affect her studies. Sheryn, how's your mom? I heard she's still unconscious.”
Sheryn was delighted to hear the compliments from those women.
However, she was taken aback when someone asked her about her mother, but she quickly returned to her senses. I have been worried about Joseph for the past two days. Where would I even have the time to take care of my mom?
In a reserved manner, she said, “My mom wasn't in good health before this. After being buried in the ground for a long time, she was extremely hypoxic, and her hypertension returned. The doctor said that things aren't looking too good for her.”
Her eyes reddened as she said that. She looked as though she was really worried about her mother.
To the others, Sheryn was a filial, obedient, and studious child.
Fae felt her heart ache as she listened to Sheryn and felt sympathetic toward her. “Sweetheart, the city just launched a program to support poor students. Why don't you sign up for it? When the time comes, you can attend university in Lake City and even get subsidies from the government.”
Sheryn's eyes brightened, and her face was filled with excitement. “Really?”
“She's the mayor's wife. Do you think she'll lie to you?”
“That's right, Sheryn. Hurry and go sign up for it.”
“Mrs. Field has spoken. Aren't you going to hurry and follow her?”
Sheryn had been waiting for this moment for a long time. She held back her soaring emotions as she said, “Sorry to trouble you, Mrs. Field...”
“Oh, it's no trouble at all. I like to help children like you,” Fae said as she cleaned her hands and stood up. “Come on.”
They had not gone too far when a young man hurried toward them. “Mrs. Field, something terrible happened. Ms. Lottie sprained her ankle.”
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