Math and science were Rebecca's weak points.
Even though she had scored 100 in math in the other world, that was so many years ago. She had forgotten most of it. Getting 70-something now was already pure luck.
"You've regressed. Last time, you got over 90," Vance said seriously.
Rebecca didn't respond. It wasn't just math; except for French, all her grades had dropped.
The longer she was away from the SATs, the rustier the knowledge became. Most of what she did in the other world had little to do with these subjects.
"Being good at French alone isn't enough," Vance added, lecturing her all the way to the cafeteria.
He continued even after they sat down to eat. Finally, Jenny couldn't take it anymore and covered her ears. "Enough already! You're nagging like my dad. Can't you just let me finish my meal in peace?"
Vance paused, glancing at Rebecca. "Let's do tutoring a few days a week. Should Jethro and I tutor you?"
Rebecca felt a headache coming on. Who would have thought that a woman in her thirties would have to come back, take the SATs again, and go through tutoring?
"Starting this Sunday afternoon," he continued. "Right after lunch. Then we'll have dinner together. My treat."
Before Rebecca could answer, Jenny blinked. "Can I just show up at mealtime?"
Vance looked askance at her. "I'm not your dad. Why should I feed you?"
Rebecca nearly choked on her food.
"Dad," Jenny called out smoothly.
Rebecca couldn't hold it in anymore. She collapsed onto the table, pounding it as she laughed.
Even Vance couldn't help smiling. "Jenny, do you have any dignity at all?"
Before sleeping, she kept thinking about the math worksheet. She really didn't know how to solve the big problems. She felt helpless and wanted to go home.
"What should I do?" she kept muttering, finally falling into a deep sleep.
When she woke up the next day, she felt like she had slept for a long time. Her body was stiff.
The moment her mind cleared, she had a strong premonition. She opened her eyes and saw the ceiling of her home in Paris.
"I'm back!" Joy surged through her. She coughed from the excitement, startling the person beside her.
"Becky? You're finally awake!" Josette cried tears of joy and shouted toward the door, "Becky's awake! Gabriel, Becky's awake!"
She grabbed Rebecca's hand and pressed it to her cheek, her eyes full of tears. "You're finally awake."
Rebecca felt the warmth of Josette's face in her palm, but she was shocked to discover she was still wearing the platinum diamond bracelet on her wrist.

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