Chapter 559

In the quiet library, where everyone was engrossed in their books, Lyla's and Shayla's loud exclamations drew more than a few curious stares. Melina quickly hushed them. "Keep it down! What's this about a college admission banquet?" Lyla, usually the louder of the two, wasn't alone this time. Despite being typically reserved, Shayla had also joined in the commotion this time. It was November, after all. Who hosted a college admission banquet this late in the year? Pulling Melina outside the library, Lyla lowered her voice but remained excited. "It's your college admission banquet! Mr. Wentworth is hosting it for you to celebrate your admission to Cyntia University." Once outside, Melina looked puzzled. "I've been in college for months now. A college admission banquet? You must be joking." Shayla timidly added, "It's real. My family called to tell me about it." Now that they were outside, Lyla didn't bother keeping her voice down. "I called my family too! It's confirmed—Mr. Wentwo