Avalon's POV:
Next Week
Today is my 17th birthday, and Mom is visiting. She kept her promise to be here for our special day, having been here last night as well.
This week flew by with tours and a recent trip to Las Vegas with Dad, Aunt Mia, and Bryce.
"Happy birthday to my beautiful girls!" Dad bursts into the room, grinning. "I can't believe you'll be adults next year."
"Hey, Dad," Avery yawns.
"I have gifts for you both," he says, handing us gift bags from him and Mom.
Inside, I find a new pair of soccer cleats and a signed jersey from one of my favorite teams. "No way, how?" I gasp.
"All thanks to your aunt, she helped us," Dad smiles. "Happy birthday!"
Avery squeals, "Thank you!" pulling out a Harvard University sweater and other merchandise.
"They're from my time at Harvard
