Alex felt like she'd been punched in the gut. Without her trust fund, she was forced to confront a harsh reality: she had to get a job to support herself.
"Well, your father's business has been struggling, and we've had to freeze our assets. We can't access our funds right now." spoiled student freeze full
She arrived at her first class in a daze, her mind reeling with thoughts of ramen noodles, thrift stores, and part-time jobs. Her classmates, who had always envied her luxurious lifestyle, now seemed to be staring at her with a mixture of pity and curiosity. Alex felt like she'd been punched in the gut