Hannah had always been the one she worried the most about, the true “free spirit” of the bunch. Helen knew there was nothing more detrimental to a life plan than a free spirit. She glanced at the door, hopeful to hear a car door shut, but it was quiet. They kept eating, but Helen’s thoughts soon turned to their mortgage and their bills. Charles had such a good job—and now a promotion—yet they were still stretched to the max with all the kids’ activities and college expenses coming up. Madison had gotten a full scholarship, but there were many, many costs. Charles had questioned the children’s
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