As expected, a week after Ara’s high school graduation, the results for her application as a student assistant at the university she would be attending were released. Much to her delight, she found out that she was among the students who passed.“Mama! Papa!” Ara called out joyfully as she stood by the doorway of their house. She knew her parents would be thrilled, and she wasn’t wrong. Her mother embraced her tightly, and her father, Anselmo, did the same.“Our children are truly intelligent, Susan. In that case, we need to celebrate. Choose, should we eat out for lunch or cook a special dish here at home?” her father said, his eyes shining with immense happiness.Ara shrugged her shoulders playfully and spoke with a smile. “Let’s just eat at home, Dad. We’ll save more money that way, and my younger brother Anthony will also be able to enjoy a hearty meal.” Ara was referring to her elementary school brother, who was present.She noticed her parents exchange meaningful glances at each
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