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me, trying to hold back the tears already threatening to fall. Be brave, Emma. I looked at Principal Sheila, sitting behind her desk, always with that calm, welcoming expr

" Sheila asked, her voice soft and calm.

less. The tears came. I quickly wiped them away wi

voice choked. "I'm very, v

emed to intensify. Each word came out with difficulty, as i

to drop out of

ised. Sheila knew

we wait a little longer? Couldn't your fathe

knot in my throat. "My dad... he

ing softer. With each word, it felt like

my greates

, thinking. When she finally spoke

one of the best medical students we have. The profes

e - but the reality around me was falling apart. I stood up, unable to look at

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my father alone n

gently turning me to face her. H

ou love what you do... I

ed away the tears that were falling uncontrollably. She

e your tuition to something more manageabl

her was struggling, and I had to do something to help him. With gr

a. It wouldn't be right.

whisper, steppin

me, I opened the door, murmured a goodbye, and left a

d was a mess. It wasn't enough that I had to give up on my dream... now I also had to think abo