C35 Found Again Four

"Can I pursue my fashion styling career here in America?"

“Excuse me…” I heard mom say. I assume that she excuses herself from them to talk to me alone.

“What are you saying, Alli?” Mom asked after a few seconds.

I heaved a sigh. “I want to pursue this career. I think that I have a gift in this field.”

“Are you sure that is the real reason?”

I flinched