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Chapter 15: Riley
Riley's POV
My brain felt like it was going to explode from all the thinking I've been doing lately.
I lied to dad at dinner earlier when I said I didn't choose a college yet, in fact I had chosen three. I've even drafted up application letters and started doing research about the different scholarships I could apply for.
I was too afraid to tell him all of this incase he wasn't able to afford it. I know he told me not to worry but I can't help but worry.
Ever since our mom's died, he's been the only one taking care of us, none of our family members ever chipped in to help dad. The only time we ever got help was to pay for the funeral.
Not to mention, only time they call is once a year on the anniversary of our mom's death and that's it. They don't call on birthdays, they don't call at Thanksgiving, the don't even call for Christmas and new y
Chevanese JohnsonSorry for the extra short chapter, I wanted to try out something new by switching up the POV but it proved difficult.....
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