Chapter 12: The Scholarship
The general reached into his briefcase.
He handed the girl a sealed envelope.
The principal smiled through tears.
"It's finally time."
She opened it carefully.
Inside...
A full scholarship.
Created years earlier.
In her father's name.
The girl covered her mouth.
"I didn't know..."
The general nodded.
"Your father made one final request."
"If he never returned..."
"...make sure his daughter never has to fight alone."
The hallway became completely silent.
The classmate looked at her.
For the first time since her fall...
May you like
She smiled.
A real smile.
