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be rich-filthy rich-without lifting a finger. But of course, th

a billionaire family? Seriously, it

my imagination take over. If I can't be rich i

he door slammed open. In came my annoy

ock?" I snapped

ared at me,

illy?" I asked, stil

life is truly pathetic," she said, her w

ows how to ruin a good d

ll actually do anything about it, but at least pretend to be responsible

I asked, squinti

he retorted before walkin

l her someday," I muttered under

b vacancy.

I scoffed. "Mo

. Just watching over some kids

ld myself as I rolled out of bed. If I ever want t

at my reflection in the mirror. "What's the point of havin

pped into some comfortable clothes. My hair? Packed

now," I said dramatically as I walked out of my room,

with something, while my sister Mi

Mom asked, her face s

g up early to do anything

avoiding her gaze as I slipped

ent-until it hit me. I didn't have any money

ated the idea of going back inside to ask Mom for money. As I stood there, stu

her arms. "You're out here prete

h to protest, bu

But don't think you're getting this for free. If yo

alked away befor

her, loud enough for the e

ning around. Milly could be annoying, sur

anded the flyer to the driver, showing him

ing what I'd say during the interview. "Hi, I'm Melody. I'm great with kids, super respons

. I hesitated for a moment, staring at the place. This is where I'm

people were filthy rich. The size

s. "Oh, sorry, sir," I said quickly, handing him the

o open it, but there was no resp

ciding to let myself in. I pushed

froze. A large dog stood just a few f

n

raying it wouldn't come any c

ng toward me, and pani

ht there," I whispere

arked, an

on my heels. "I don't want to die! Not like this!"

ar. Without thinking, I sprinted toward him and jumped ont

e!" I s

oved me off, and I landed on

aring up at him from where I