8:28 a.m.

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"A thirty thousand dollar bracelet for a test score of..." Mrs. Dumahl trails off extending a hand behind her. A paper is placed gently into it by a maid. Taking a glance her irrate smile grows more.

"You got a mere 88 marks...and now you where such a luxurious accessory?"

Caige is frozen in place as is her father. She studied her best. And had Lani's help. This is the best she could do. So why was her mother being condescending about it.

She tried her best and thats all that should matter.

"Is that right? Did I get everything?" She turns towards her husband who has been...