After the meeting, Selena asked if she could open a new education account using money from her part-time summer work.

I told her we should discuss the details with Elena so the structure would be appropriate and future access clear.

“I want to start small,” she said.

“That’s how the first account started,” I told her.

She nodded, then took my hand.

“This time, I want to know how it works.”

“That,” I said, “is a very good idea.”

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