Chapter 55

Oliver didn't understand his obsession with the college entrance exam, nor did he realize what missing the opportunity this year would mean. Some things might seem trivial to others, but to Josh, it meant everything. After that, Josh and Oliver didn't return to their village but found a motel in town to stay the night. Ava returned later with some money she had brought from home. When she learned they had asked someone for help, her first instinct was to go and give the money to that person. Josh quickly stopped her and said, "It's late now, Mom. Besides, we don't even know who that person is, where he lives, or how to contact him." Upon hearing Josh's words, Ava shot an angry look at Oliver. "Josh didn't think of it, but how could you not think of it either? We're asking someone for help, and you don't even know how to contact them? What's the point of you going along? I knew I should've gone instead." Oliver, being the quiet and unassuming type, kept his head down. He didn't dar