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“What made you think of that?” Amelia didn’t agree or object.

“I want to make money and be as impressive as you, Rebecca said. She used to not really get her mom–so much had always been kept from her.

But now, things were different–she finally understood.

Her mom was a real pro at making money.

She had connections everywhere.

She lived life completely on her own terms, never needing to depend on anyone else.

“I’ve set aside enough money for you to never worry about finances, Rebecca,” Amelia said softly. She didn’t want her daughter to go through the hardships she did; all she wanted was for Rebecca to see the world for herself. “Even if you bring Samuel with you, the two of you could live carefree, without a single worry.”

But this was the first time Rebecca was so stubborn about something. “But I want to, Mom,” she insisted, determination shining in her eyes.

Amelia raised an eyebrow, “You really want this?”

Rebecca nodded eagerly. “Yeah!”

Amelia met Rebecca’s determined stare with soft, thoughtful eyes. “Is this because of what Jeffrey said during the divorce?”

“That’s part of it,” Rebecca said honestly, her voice steady. She’d grown up so much lately. “But mostly, I want to be someone strong–I don’t want to be some couch potato just living off my family’s money forever.”

Looking back, she realized she’d never given any of this a thought until everything blew up.

Her whole life, her parents shielded her from worries, giving her all the cash she wanted to spend however she pleased.

After marrying Jeffrey, things were even easier. All she had to do was look after Samuel and keep the house running. Money? Never her problem.

But after all that had happened, Rebecca finally got it: if she didn’t have some real skills and her own money, she’d always be at the mercy of others. To really live without fear–to be able to face whatever came her way- she needed to rely on herself. Only then could she truly feel at ease, no matter what life threw at her.

“You’re already doing great,” Amelia said gently, not wanting her daughter to go through hardship. “All those things you can do–dancing, drawing–I never learned any of them myself.”

“But that only covers the basics,” Rebecca replied, her eyes unwavering. “I want more than just to get by–I want enough strength and security that nothing can shake me, no matter what comes. Please teach me, Mom.”

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“It’s hard work.” Amelia cautioned.

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“I’m not afraid,” Rebecca said firmly. If anything, working hard just makes me feel more alive, she thought.

At last, Amelia nodded and agreed.

She talked Rebecca through the basics of launching a business. “Take some time to think about your strengths, and what kind of venture you’d like to start. Once you’ve worked it out, write me a business plan and let me

see.”

“Okay,” Rebecca replied.

put the start–up money on

heart grow soft and warm. “Thank you,

a surge of guilt in

world, but now she realized her daughter had

Knock knock.

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doorway, looking as put- together as ever in his custom gray suit. His silver–rimmed glasses

brought

a polite smile as he turned to the

blinked, a little

‘Who?‘ she wondered.

young woman

head shorter than him, with long hair flowing over her shoulders and gentle, fox–like eyes that made her look both graceful and approachable. The white dress she

then, the woman’s gaze landed right on

heard about?” Rebecca asked. She knew there was someone close to Stephen, but

in that calm, warm tone,

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Stephen’s lips,

barely noticeable trace of self–deprecation flickered in

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he never let anyone see, refusing to admit she was anything more than just a friend. ‘So it’s her,

Jeffrey’s mother–in–law,” Stephen said,

smile and greeted her. “Hello, Ms.

split second as

so familiar, Amelia thought, a rush of recognition passing through

tapped her mother’s

kept her composure, betraying nothing. “Please, have a seat,” she

on Amelia. Karen kept things polite and classy, never missing a

shot Rebecca a

and said straight–out,

a

she’s really

do–there’s something I need to talk about,”

voice level but firm. She could tell he wasn’t here just to check on Amelia-

if we step outside for a quick word in

can say it right here,” Rebecca answered plainly, making it clear she wasn’t about to give him any one–on–one time. “There’s nothing you can’t say in front of

talk about you

it,” Rebecca responded, not backing

planning to take Samuel and

snapped up in

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him a wary

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