Chapter 3

Early the next morning, I went straight to the registrar's office.

On the way, I passed a bunch of classmates. Some gave me sympathetic looks, some were just there for the gossip, and a few looked like they were enjoying the show.

I kept my head down and walked as fast as I could.

The registrar looked genuinely shocked. "Grace, you're such an outstanding student. Why would you want to drop out?"

She pulled up my file. "Top ten in your year, and you even have a scholarship. What a waste."

I was quiet for a moment. "Personal reasons."

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