One week later, Bella began to notice a change within herself. She was reading more, studying harder, and practicing her public speaking skills every day. Her determination to prove her family wrong had grown stronger, and she was starting to see improvements in her schoolwork.
As she walked into her biology class, Bella's classmates couldn't help but stare at her. They had never seen her so focused, so driven. Even her aunt and cousins seemed shocked by her transformation.
Mrs. Johnson, the biology teacher, was also observing Bella from afar. She had always known that Bella was a bright girl, but she had never seen her apply herself like this before.
As the class began, Mrs. Johnson asked a difficult question about cellular respiration. The class fell silent, with no one daring to answer. But then, to everyone's surprise, Bella raised her hand.
"Excuse me, Mrs. Johnson," Bella said, her voice clear and confident. "Can I answer the question?"
The class erupted into snickers and whispers. "Bella thinks she's smart," one of them joked. "As if she can even answer the question."
But Bella stood up, undeterred. She took a deep breath and began to explain the process of cellular respiration, using complex vocabulary and concepts that even the brightest students in the class struggled with.
The room fell silent, with all eyes on Bella. Even Mrs. Johnson looked impressed.
When Bella finished answering, the class erupted into applause. Mrs. Johnson beamed with pride, saying, "Well done, Bella! You truly deserve a round of applause."
But not everyone was happy with Bella's sudden display of intelligence. A girl named Sophia sneered at her, saying, "Don't think that just because you answered one question, you can win the scholarship. Keep dreaming, Bella."
Mrs. Johnson quickly intervened, saying, "That's enough, Sophia. Bella did an excellent job, and she deserves our respect."
As the class continued, Bella felt a sense of pride and accomplishment that she had never felt before. She knew that she still had a long way to go, but she was determined to prove her family wrong and win that scholarship.
And as she walked out of the classroom, Bella felt a sense of determination growing stronger within her. She was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, and she was ready to prove to herself and everyone else that she was capable of greatness.
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NEVER GIVE UP-Chapter 3
