“My parents are serving overseas at the moment,” I said, feeling a muscle jumping on my chin, and he saw it. “I’m the bread earner for the time being, but it won’t always be like that. My parents will be home soon.”
Serving overseas means that they can’t send money home to care for their children? I mean, I know that’s not what the point is here. I’m just pointing out that it doesn’t make sense and not a valid excuse.
