Out of Options

SLOANE

“ARE you sure there’s nothing you can do?” I hated how desperate my voice sounded. But I was. Desperate. This was my last chance to help Jace out, even though the financial ramifications would leave me living hand to mouth for the next decade or two.

The loan manager shook his head and gave me a sad smile. “I’m sorry, Ms. Navarro, but I can’t approve a loan of that amount.” He flicked throu