Chapter 41

• The next day marked the beginning of classes, and Sandra, Deborah, and Natasha had breakfast at the school restaurant. Natasha insisted on paying for their meal, feeling sorry for them and considering herself privileged to have joined the university on time, despite coming from a middle-class family.
• While Natasha believed that their family situation had delayed their start at school, Sandra declined her offer, saying, "No, let us pay for this meal. Consider it our gift to you as a gesture of our meeting."
• After settling the bill, they headed to their respective classes. Along the way, many students couldn't help but stare at them, particularly Sandra. Her beauty and the air of intimidation she carried seemed to create a distance between her and others.