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.

have 30 dollars?" Carol asked cautiously from

Lori, stir-frying potatoes, frowned.

for? I gave you 20 dollars this morning. The girl upstairs is in college, too, and only carries five

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,

now.

If caught, she'd

and three recent hits were her

situation,

Lori got impatient and put down

from all the traveling.

I really will

dad will be home in an hour. Recite the passages

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

Even though college didn't require this, Lori, who never

memorize texts, and that even the classrooms weren't

Carol understood her mother's stubbornness and memorized the