“Emily, I’m not trying to kick you out,” Raegan said coolly. “I’m just asking you to move. Don’t overthink it.”

Tears continued to stream silently down Emily’s face, her large, sorrowful eyes brimming with emotion. She looked utterly pitiful.

“My mom and I have no one to rely on right now. We have no income, no jobs. Raegan, what do I need to do for you to let us stay? I’ll do anything.”

The way Emily said this made it sound as if Raegan had been ...