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Chapter 102

Author: Lauren
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-18 13:10:29

Caroline’s Point of View

I sit in the principal’s office and clutch

the edge of my chair and listen to her polite but firm refusal. Her expression

is neutral, professional; but I catch the judgement hiding in her meticulously

chosen words.

“We thank you for your interest, Miss Hill,” she says with a

tight-lipped smile. "However, we have very limited spots available, and we

prioritize students who come from stable backgrounds. That is more

beneficial for children than providing a quote-unquote stable or consistent

environment."

I stiffen. "My son has a supportive

and consistent environment," I say, keeping my voice calm even though my

stomach twists.

The principal folds her hands on the desk

and nods, though her smile doesn’t meet her eyes. “I’m sure you do your best,

but there are some challenges as a single mother that you may not anticipate.

We have a very rigorous academic structure here, and we’ve noticed that children from two-parent

households do really well in this kind of env
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