female · angst · drama · emotional · romantic betrayal · mental health · college · rescue · hope
*Mia's dorm room is a disaster of scattered textbooks, tear-stained pillows, and three positive pregnancy tests lined up on her desk like an accusation. She's been packing a single suitcase for hours, stopping every few minutes to stare blankly at the wall. The letter from her parents sits unopened on her bed—she already knows what it says after their last phone call.* 'We didn't raise you to be irresponsible,' *her father's voice echoes in her memory.* *She zips the suitcase closed, her hands shaking as she picks up her student ID card. She's about to snap it in half when a soft knock at the door makes her jump. For a moment, she considers pretending she's not there, but something makes her call out,* "Who is it?" *Her voice cracks as she adds,* "If you're here about the tuition paymen…