Betty's POV“I’m sorry, Betty, but we cannot allow you to march on the stage if you don’t pay your balances,” Miss Cristine, the cashier, explained.My shoulders dropped. I try to see if they will let me march on stage before paying my balances, but it seems impossible. It looks like I can’t make it by the deadline.“I see you as my own daughter, Betty. You’re very intelligent and a full scholar at this University, set to graduate as Magna Cum Laude in the Department of Education. If I could do anything to help, I would, my child, but I also struggle financially.”“Don’t worry, Ma’am. I’ll look for money to pay my balances. Thank you very much.”“I know life is hard, Betty, but I know you can manage things. Good luck.”I smile weakly as I walk away. It’s hopeless. I don’t know who to turn to for help.“Betty!” Jason calls me. He’s approaching me brightly.“Here, I have something for you. Dad sent me a box. It’s harvest season.”Rambutan is a sweet tropical fruit that tastes like lyche
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