Given that there is a chance that you can learn from this situation, do ask them why they made the decision and why they kept it from you...Offer that if you have offended or hurt them, you apologize.
Look back at your own life and those of your friends and peers. Can you think of a story to share with your mentee that will illustrate what success can look like if you do the work needed and one that shows
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