rs later. Susan was too "di

ny," he stated, no preamble. "And then we'll fig

d five hund

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It wasn't a luxury; it was a career-making opportunity in my field. I was short $2,500 f

they would co-sign a small student loan.

ref

, Sarah," my mother had said, her tone dismi

it for your little trip

ow highly successful, working internationally, something I had dreamed of. Tha

the son they chose to have in their late fi

my voice surpr

an, no?" David

not be paying for

00 for my study abroad program. You told me to

silence on the oth

e finally spluttered. "This i

emature baby I am currently caring for while recovering

ng selfish!

to have another child at your age, with your financ

ther is

nd your son. Or find affordable help. I cann

the background, her vo

daughter!" she shr

on. "You'll regr

d quietly. "I do

d shaking. Michael came ove

ight thing," h

leeping peacefully in his bassinet.