heavier, and a cold chill crawled up her spine. Aunt Regina's expression was u

y right, Regina. Anna is a child. She deserves an education, proper care, and a future and this is something you have been deny

go to school?"

to the bedsheet. She had never been given a

stammered

closer, lower

fingers confused on what to say. "I don't know," She admitted, forcing herself to meet her aunt's gaze. " But I want

go to school". Anna's brea

ome. She will wake before dawn to complete her chores before school, and when she retu

s unacceptable. She needs tim

are my rules and terms. Take them or leave them". Anna's chest b

his voice lowering and filled with anger

deepened. " Oh, but

she also knew her aunty too well. If he pushed too hard,She would take back her offer ent

s the price,I will pay it". Aunt Regina laughed out a mockery laugh. "We will see how long that lasts". Without another word, She tu

Dr Collins exhaled sharply. "Then I will check in on you. If I see that you're struggling". Anna forced a smile. " I've been struggling my whole life, Doctor. I can

d towering windows that shone in the morning sun. She clutched the straps of her worn out school bag, her stomach turning as she watched the other students arrive in pristine uniforms, their heads held high as they laughed and chatte

balance. The girl had pink curls and cold blue eyes, her uniform crisp and expensive looking.She stared at Anna's second hand

rlotte Earnshaw,Her cousin. Anna's heart pounded heavily. She hadn't expected Ch

ingly. " Oh, that's right. You're the litt

pt on staring at her. Charlotte smirked." You may have tricked Aunty Regina i

roup of friends following closely behind.Anna stood fro

ly in the chair waiting patiently for Mrs Thompson in her office. Mrs Thompson was a tall woman with s

of her worn out school bag. " No ma". The principal sighed and passed her a letter across the desk towards Anna. " This is an office from the school

She cut her words, realizing the truth before she

Did she mention anything to you about this?". Anna shook her head, her fingers tightening around the

attend classes". Anna's stomach twisted in pain, She had fought so hard to

w about this. I will talk to

l raised a s

e last month and she assured me that the payment would be made". Anna f

to beat fast . She knew exactly what her aunt would say. She would tell her that she never intended for her to stay in this prestigious school. That she had onl

ope this get resolved, Anna. You have potential. It would be a shame to see it go to waste". Anna forced a nod,