Chapter 11 Identification

After starting my second year of university, my studies became even more demanding than before. That year, I once again didn't return to Riverville for the New Year. Instead, Jonah flew to Jean City to spend New Year's Eve with me. Seasons passed, and another summer arrived. I heard that Collin had repeated his studies for two consecutive years, yet still failed to get into the prestigious university that Matilda had set her sights on. In the end, he had to settle for an ordinary undergraduate program. Meanwhile, Queenie had given birth to twin daughters. She had no interest in raising the children herself, and Peggy was too obsessed with gambling and social dancing to help. Eventually, Queenie simply left the two girls in Collin's care. Collin had to juggle his studies, care for the children, and even take on part-time jobs to make ends meet. Feeling sorry for Collin, Frank and Matilda finally accepted Queenie into their family. That year, Collin had just reached the legal age