Zach continued, "Even if we set aside the college fee, for you, it's an astronomical figure. Even if you have a scholarship, just the cost of living would be overwhelming. And if you come to Ventropolis, what about your disabled mother? So, in your past life, a university in Silverbrook was your only option. Am I right?"

Cecilia was suddenly taken aback.

Zach smirked and went on, "And you coming to Ventropolis implies that your mother passed away in less than three years, and that's when you d