Hearing Stella's questions, Cathryn found herself tongue-tied and shaking with tension. She took a look at grandma first and then at Stella. Her heart was itchy and uncomfortable, like having been crawled over by ants.

Embarrassment filled her heart, but she had to give an answer. Then Cathryn smiled with a bitter smile and said awkwardly, "I've been playing small roles lately, not very conspicuous, so..."

"You have graduated from a regular film school for two years, and you are ...