The Last Test I’ll Ever Take - Chapter 10: Chapter 10
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Luck was on my side when I crossed paths with Mr. Bass, the sharp-witted head of the examination board, who had the good sense to let my plan unfold without interference.
Just as I'd predicted, the bombshell news from the press conference sent shockwaves across the country.
A provincial investigative team descended on our town, and their findings lined up almost perfectly with my account. The real culprits weren't me—it was Emmet and his gang of entitled classmates.
Rumor had it that even as they were being hauled away, they were still screaming, "Do you know who my family is? We have people in high places!"
Too bad for them—this scandal was way bigger than their connections could handle.
Meanwhile, because of the leaked exam, the government had to scramble and use backup test papers that year, throwing countless students' futures into chaos. But for me, there was a silver lining—Ms. Travis from Glasgow Caledonian University's admissions office reached out immediately, reinstating my direct admission offer. The relief was overwhelming.
The next day, Mr. Bass personally drove me back to town.
The second I stepped out of the car, I spotted my homeroom teacher, her eyes red and puffy, and the principal standing beside her.
My teacher rushed forward, pulling me into a bone-crushing hug as she sobbed, "I always knew you weren't capable of something like this!"
The principal shuffled awkwardly nearby before clearing his throat. "Jessica... after seeing the news yesterday, the school wired the money to your father immediately. His surgery went perfectly—no need to worry."
I bowed deeply. "Thank you, Principal."
He gave my shoulder a firm pat. "You've got more grit and brains than any of us gave you credit for. Who would've thought your classmates would stoop so low?"
More good news followed. When I visited my father in the hospital, he was already awake. After hearing everything that had happened, he and my mother wrapped me in their arms, their voices thick with guilt. "Jessica, we're so sorry. If we'd been stronger, you wouldn't have had to go through this."
I shook my head. "We can't choose where we come from, but we can choose where we're going."
By September, when I stepped onto the Glasgow Caledonian University campus alongside my new classmates, the national uproar over my hometown's exam scandal had finally died down.
Everyone involved got what they deserved—especially Emmet and his cousin, who were slapped with ten-year prison sentences.
I tilted my head up, taking in the bright yellow welcome banners stretched across the campus gates. And just like that, the last weight on my chest vanished.
From that moment on, my future was mine to shape.
(The End)
Just as I'd predicted, the bombshell news from the press conference sent shockwaves across the country.
A provincial investigative team descended on our town, and their findings lined up almost perfectly with my account. The real culprits weren't me—it was Emmet and his gang of entitled classmates.
Rumor had it that even as they were being hauled away, they were still screaming, "Do you know who my family is? We have people in high places!"
Too bad for them—this scandal was way bigger than their connections could handle.
Meanwhile, because of the leaked exam, the government had to scramble and use backup test papers that year, throwing countless students' futures into chaos. But for me, there was a silver lining—Ms. Travis from Glasgow Caledonian University's admissions office reached out immediately, reinstating my direct admission offer. The relief was overwhelming.
The next day, Mr. Bass personally drove me back to town.
The second I stepped out of the car, I spotted my homeroom teacher, her eyes red and puffy, and the principal standing beside her.
My teacher rushed forward, pulling me into a bone-crushing hug as she sobbed, "I always knew you weren't capable of something like this!"
The principal shuffled awkwardly nearby before clearing his throat. "Jessica... after seeing the news yesterday, the school wired the money to your father immediately. His surgery went perfectly—no need to worry."
I bowed deeply. "Thank you, Principal."
He gave my shoulder a firm pat. "You've got more grit and brains than any of us gave you credit for. Who would've thought your classmates would stoop so low?"
More good news followed. When I visited my father in the hospital, he was already awake. After hearing everything that had happened, he and my mother wrapped me in their arms, their voices thick with guilt. "Jessica, we're so sorry. If we'd been stronger, you wouldn't have had to go through this."
I shook my head. "We can't choose where we come from, but we can choose where we're going."
By September, when I stepped onto the Glasgow Caledonian University campus alongside my new classmates, the national uproar over my hometown's exam scandal had finally died down.
Everyone involved got what they deserved—especially Emmet and his cousin, who were slapped with ten-year prison sentences.
I tilted my head up, taking in the bright yellow welcome banners stretched across the campus gates. And just like that, the last weight on my chest vanished.
From that moment on, my future was mine to shape.
(The End)
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