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"Absolutely not! She's barely more than a child herself! Besides, how's she going to cope, with school work and a social life and all?" Monica Pratt, looking very similar to her daughter, was in full swing. "Where'd she keep her? Boys may sleep soundly but I think a baby could wake even the most tired of them. Plus how could I just abandon my child like that? So she'll be with her sister, but I couldn't do that! It's theI principle /Iof the thing!" br
Dean Fleming just sat there looking at her. "Mrs. Pratt" he said calmly, "I am in the process of making arrangements for your daughter, for both accommodation and education. I have full faith in her that she will take good care of Cameron and reach her full purpose education-wise. Several of her friends have come forward and admitted they knew her true gender, and all are prepared to help her if necessary. My own son Hamilton is very concerned for the welfare of both your children. I shall personally oversee everything that happens, and make sure that everyone is adequately taken care of." He knew he couldn't say any more, and waited, hoping she'd change her mind. br
"Well, if you're taking care of it…" she put her hand on his arm and smiled charmingly. "I suppose I shall just have to trust you." Steven smiled back as she pulled him towards her…