Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 665 The Kidnapping of Parental Love

Carol's family had little money. When she got into Silver Bay Film Academy, her parents moved with her from their small town to Silver Bay City. They lived just 100 feet from the academy.

They sold their house back home. Luckily, Carol's dad, Rodolfo, found a teaching job nearby. Her mom, Lori, sold local veggies. They were always busy. Carol was a hardworking kid.

When she got into the academy, her high school celebrated for ages.

Rodolfo was strict, making Carol a bit timid.

She never had more than 20 bucks a day, her set allowance.

A single birth control pill cost about that much, and with lunch and bus fare, she couldn't afford them.

Carol came home and saw the lights on. She walked in slowly.

Lori was busy in the kitchen. Their place was tiny, about 300 square feet, with two small rooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a tiny bathroom.

I have 30 dollars?" Carol asked cautiously from the

Lori, stir-frying potatoes, frowned.

20 dollars this morning. The girl upstairs is in college, too, and only carries five dollars a day. The cafeteria is cheap now; 10 dollars

need to understand our situation. Don't compare yourself to others. We can't afford it. Compare your studies. We sold everything to send you to school and move here. Be more obedient." Carol stood there, feeling a deep pain, unable to look up under her mom's

now. I'll pay you

If caught,

scripts. Investors picked them up, and three

about her situation, Carol started to

impatient and put down

the small town and Silver Bay City every day, getting dizzy from all the traveling. I can't even afford medicine. Your dad's salary is low. Now you ask for 30 dollars; will it be

I really will pay

the stove. "Your dad will be home in an hour. Recite the passages I asked you to memorize and write a reflection essay. I'll give you

wiped her tears and sat down in the living room, placing a few books

to memorize texts from her college books. Even though college didn't require this, Lori, who

texts, and that even the classrooms weren't fixed. But Lori didn't believe

while, Carol understood her mother's stubbornness and