Chapter 7

For the next six months, I poured every ounce of energy into my studies, determined to go all out for the SATs.

During those months, when I went back to the orphanage to drop off some books for Max, I ran into Emily twice—she was always at Ryan's side, sticking to him like glue.

Olivia just sighed helplessly and said, "Emily's grades aren't as good as yours, but she was doing alright. If she gave it her all, she still had a shot at getting into a top university. Such a pity."

Emily picked her own path; there was nothing…