Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 125

Elara hesitated, unable to bring herself to say it.

"It's okay, just say it. What else are you wondering?"

"It's just... could you help me find another job? I want to earn a little more."

Heh, this girl got a taste for it and was now addicted to making money.

This time, however, Mira didn't agree. "Elara, it's not that I won't help you, but this is our senior year. This is the time that decides our future.

If your part-time work affects your studies and you can't get into a good university, you'll regret it for the rest of your life."

One had to know when to make sacrifices.

"The jobs you have now are enough. They cover your meals and leave you with some extra money."

"You're right, but I'm worried about tuition for college."

"Let's worry about that after you get in.

Have you considered what happens if you don't get in?

The competition is fierce. You can't underestimate it."

She had to instill a sense of urgency in her so she would focus on her studies.

"If you don't have enough for tuition then, you can apply for student loans, work during the summer and winter breaks, and get a part-time job in college."

Before high school, Elara had never been to a big city. She had always just buried her head in her books, with little exposure to the outside world, so there was a lot she didn't know.

"You're so much more worldly. I'll listen to you.

Then... then, can you help me find a job during the winter break this year?

Oh, and I still haven't treated you to a meal yet."

The girl certainly understood social graces.

"Okay, after the exam, you can treat me to a breakfast burrito. I haven't had one in ages."

Mira put on an especially greedy look.

"No problem! We'll go right after the exam, hehe."

In reality, she was just trying to fulfill her friend's wish. Back in '08, an egg crepe was only a dollar fifty, and a cup of soy milk was a dollar. They could both fill their bellies for next to nothing.

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