Chapter 55

"Mr. Horton, I still want to go to school. My final grades were affected because I was sick, but my high school placement test scores were strong. I'm confident that my grades won't drop once I've enrolled," Wendy said, her gaze steady and resolute. She already practiced with some of the high school exams Wesley had taken before. Although she might not score a perfect 100, she was sure she could manage at least a 90. "Are you truly confident?" Jacob asked, noting the determination in her expression. "Yes, Mr. Horton. Let's put it this way. If my academic performance falls behind or isn't up to standard, I'll withdraw from school on my own. I promise I won't cause you any trouble." Jacob appreciated her attitude. Wendy wasn't being arrogant since she was prepared to prove it with concrete actions. "Alright. When your Aunt Alexandra stops by, I'll speak with her. As long as the school believes you can keep up academically, they should agree to admit you." "Thank you, Mr. Horton. I