Shelly's Smart Response

"Benjamin, is something wrong? It would be a pity to lose out on such a good opportunity." The dean tried to persuade him.

"I know, but I have something important to do, so I can't go abroad. I hope you understand, Dean." Benjamin was really grateful to the dean for giving him the opportunity.

"There's no rush. You can think it through and get back to me tomorrow. You should go back and discuss it with your parents."

"There's no need to consider it. Thank you, Dean. I'll be leaving now." Benjamin rejected the dean outright.

He was afraid that he would go back on his decision, so he left immediately after saying that, not giving himself any chance to reconsider his choices. After all, how could he leave at a time like that? He knew that Shelly needed him the most right now, and he could not leave just like that.