The idea sparked a glimmer of hope within Elora, but doubt still lingered. "I don't know if I'm qualified," she confessed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.
Mary shook her head. "You won't know unless you try," she reminded her, her tone firm but supportive. "And even if it's a long shot, it's worth exploring. You have nothing to lose."
Elora considered Mary's words, feeling a surge of determination building within her. "You're right," she said finally, a newfound resolve in her voice. "I owe it to myself and to Asher to at least try."
So, in the coming days she submitted her application. As Elora received the acceptance letter from the University of Maine with a full scholarship, she couldn't believe her luck. Mary's congratulations only added to her excitement. "You deserve this," Ma
