A Mother's Calculation

So Gia didn't want to respond to Pamela's question. She knew that even if she told her the reason, it wouldn't change her mother's mind.

But after a few seconds of silence, she figured staying quiet wasn't the best idea either. So she gave a half-hearted "mm" and replied casually, "Just felt like studying it."

Pamela's gentle smile faltered. She doubted if any young people enjoyed school.

Sensing