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Chapter 24. Christmas season
It was December. Christmas was in a few weeks time. This was the last thing on Sarah's mind. How could she even afford Christmas. The land lady just gave them an increase of rent. She had her car payment due. Food to see to and a new baby. Jacob had still not found work and Sarah's two thirds of a salary couldn't cover any of this.
It was the first week of December and Sarah started looking for another place to rent. She couldn't afford this. She could afford anything. She wondered how will she make it to Christmas. Alex would be looking forward to the day, to the presents. Sarah was saddened just thinking of this.
There was a hoot outside their door. Sarah went out to see her parents. They were here, she knew this wasn't good. "you didnt do your car payment yet. I came to collect the money",her father shouted. Sarah was surprised at their attitudes when it came to money. Not once had they asked if they had food on their table. Or if they needed anything. I
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