Nikita was a poor student who relied on the financial help from the Swift family to finish school.
So Miss Morris thought she refused her because of her financial problem.
It would cost money to take part in the competition. The competing information alone would cost thousands of dollars.
Maybe it's nothing for other students.
But for Nikita, it would be a big deal. She probably doesn't think it's appropriate to ask the Swift family for this money.
"No, it has nothing to do with that. I just don't like studying. And I have no interest in participating in any contest." She refused Miss Morris's kindness in a polite tone without hesitation. "Besides, I'm actually not good at English, which may disappoint you. I'm not qualified for this competition."
Miss Morris was surprised. "Nikita, you..."
Nikita stood up. She remained a polite tone, but her eyes showed her attitude, which was quite firm. "If Miss Morris don't have other things, I'll go back to my classroom."
Miss Morris realized that Nikita didn't want to participate in that competition at all.
She thought it must be Nikita's excuse that she was not good at English.
If she were terrible at English, she wouldn't sound so confident when she said those words.
Moreover, she still thought that if one person could learn French well in a year, his English would have no reason to be bad.
"Well... Okay." Miss Morris couldn't force her to do things. Although she felt deeply distressed in her heart, she sighed with disappointment. "Since you don't want to do this, I'm not going to force you. The National English Competition will be held in half a month. The registration entrance will be closed in a week. "
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