Walter Sterling was swayed, but he still felt a bit put out. "Then what's this about not having money for the event?"
'That Shelby Fenton really is a big mouth! I wish I could just sew it shut!' Seraphina fumed.
"I'm eighteen now, old enough to be independent. And while I can't get by without using the family's money just yet, I can't be extravagant and wasteful either! If I feel something is worth spending that much money on, I'll do it in a heartbeat! It's like I said—I'm going there to study, not to squander a fortune! I'm practicing responsible spending! Besides, I can't rely on family money forever! What would that make me? A freeloader? A spoiled heir? Learning to manage my finances is the first step toward earning my own money!"
