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res. "I want to study medicine," Joy said, her eyes shining with determination. "I want to help people." "And I just want to get out of this town," Tasha admitted. "Anywhere but here

one's problems." "They're not just anyone," Ava argued. "They're my best friends. They're like family." After a lengthy discussion, her father relented. "I'll consider it," he said gruffly. "But don't expect me to fund their entire lives." When Ava shared the news with Joy and Tasha, their reactions were polar opp

ly. Ava's mother doted on them, treating them as her daughters. The Alex's mansion became

dreams began to fracture. Ava passed with flying colors, but Joy a