For Laurel, deprivation was the norm. She didn't get love, care, attention, or the privilege to study ahead of high school, and the list kept going on. It was endless.
Laurel had long ago become unaffected by such things. It was the truth of her life; albeit bitter, she had accepted it.
She eased the atmosphere by smiling, "Not really. I knew college wasn't possible for me after high school anyway, so I never dreamed of going."
"What about now?" Scarlett quickly leaned forward and suggested, "You can attend college. You are only 21, and the possibilities are endless! Take up a course you like and learn!"
Laurel laughed. "Do you like studying?"
The enthusiasm faded away from her face at the speed of light. She huffed, "Of course not!"
"Then why do you assume I like it? I was so glad h
