"Layla, what's going on this time? Why have you started rambling again? Sit up and eat your dinner like a lady,” Owen intervened angrily.

"Right, Layla. Don't kick up a fuss. If you're interested in the earrings, I'll just get them for you. Why would you buy a second-hand item? It's not like we can't afford new ones,” Susan remarked.

Layla couldn't find a way to explain Henry's detestable action to her parents, so she brushed it off. "It's nothing.”

Sage then said, "Aunt Susan, I sold off the earrings because I thought they were ugly. Layla thought they were unique though, so she bought them for her research and study. She didn't know that I was the seller."

Susan seemed convinced by Sage's account and even looked proud of Layla. She said, "Layla might not be the best in academics, but she's talented in design. I'm proud that she’s willing to invest her time in it!"

"I agree," Sage replied. "Aunt Susan, why don't you consider sending Layla to the famous art and design schools in Padova City for two years since she's interested in design?"

"She's a young lady. I don't want her to be alone in a foreign land. There's no one to take care of her if something happens.” Susan turned down the idea without hesitation

care of herself. Besides, she can always fly home if she's homesick. Traveling is pretty convenient nowadays. If you and Uncle Owen miss her, you can always visit

some real skills abroad but she'll be regarded highly as a

already holding her in high regard

schools in Padova City. They offer two-year programs. How about

was a tough nut to crack. She was adamant about the difficulties of studying abroad and was

offered, "I have some friends in Padova City. Aunt Susan, I

always been staunchly against the idea. She never expected Sage and lan to plead

she took Susan's hand and begged, "Mom, lan's friends must

smiled and replied

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