My grandmother's expression remained cool. She snorted and said, "Oh, you're doubting me. Is this how you educate her?"
My mother glanced at me. She knew that I would not lie, nor would I frame my grandmother. She could only plead, "Where did you put Mia's admission ticket? This matters with her future. How can you do this?"
My grandmother knew that she couldn't hide it anymore, so she stopped pretending. "I threw it into the stinky ditch. So what?"
My mother's body swayed, and she ran out like a madwoman. I hurried over to hug her, "Mom, you can't find it. Even if you can, it can't use anymore."
My mother shook her head firmly, "No, I'll find it for sure."
I had no choice but to persuade her, "Mom, let's go downtown first. I'll go find my teacher. She should have a way."
My grandmother immediately rushed out and asked, "Why did you go to the downtown without he admission ticket?"
"What does it have to do with you, if I spend money on my daughter?" This was the first time that my mother had shouted at my grandmother. "I didn't ask for a penny from you. Even if Mia is admitted to college, I won't ask money from you. Why did you hurt us like that? This is a big deal for her. But you ruined it."
My heart ached. I hugged my mother's trembling body, trying to give her some strength.
