Dylan and I were quiet for a while. He was right when he said he was rooting on Eleta’s future Queen. Who didn’t? I was sure even Iberans and Kents were hopeful. For one, I didn’t want Dylan to take more jobs because he might die from exhaustion. It wasn’t anything new. My heart swelled thinking about my father. I didn’t want him to follow Julianna that soon. He was doing his all to give us a good life. But reality would really hit you in the head that even if we help him, it was still not enough. I felt like crying thinking that these two men who were close to my heart might die from exhaustion just to provide for their families. I hugged Dylan tightly, trying to feel that he was still here with me.
“Julie?”
“Yes, Dylan?” I whispered, eyes closed.
“Have you thought about signing up for
