Chapter 26 The Right Choice

To be famous—this was her primary goal. In New York, the professors were discussing Maria's situation. "I'm going abroad soon. Think about who should stay behind in the lab. Also, Maria's foster mother has passed away. Remember to help her when you return." When Maria and the others arrived, her senior classmates came out to greet her. One of her senior sisters anxiously said, "Maria, we know how much you’ve been through. Don’t worry, we won’t judge you. We know you’ve had a tough time, and our lab isn’t like the online world." As the show *Searching for Her* became increasingly popular, Maria’s identity had been exposed. The lab members, having heard the professor’s explanation, now all believed Maria was innocent. In fact, they felt great sympathy for Maria. "We believe you’ve been wronged because you don’t seem like a bad person at all." Maria was surprised by their kindness. "Thank you." Seeing her senior sister in tears, Maria knew she had made the right choice. The la