history: I worked so hard on this project, but my professor said it was horrible but didn't want to fail me. I worked so hard on this project_comma_ but my professor said it was horrible but didn't want to fail me How unprofessional of your professor to say that! What was your project over?
current: It was a marketing project. Apparently, it wouldn't have convinced her to invest in the product.
next: Silver lining: she said she didn't want to fail you, so at least you passed your project.