Chapter 22 - CLARA LEARNS THE ACCOUNT
At sixteen, Clara learned about the Education Reserve.
We did not surprise her at eighteen.
Independent adviser.
Statements.
Investment rules.
Taxes.
History.
She saw the Hawthorn loan.
“Why did they use mine more?”
I told her the actual memo.
Your mother has resources.
Clara stared.
“So because you had money, they thought mine mattered less?”
“Yes.”
“That’s stupid.”
“Yes.”
“Did I lose it?”
“No. It was repaid.”
“Then why does it matter?”
“Because consent and risk matter even when money comes back.”
She smiled.
May you like
“You sound like a compliance video.”
I had become my own worst nightmare.
