Sylvia: lighting a cigarette You gotta seduce him, honey. Get knocked up. Secure your future, you knooow?
I look at you Mom what the hell are you talking about
exhales smoke, tapping the ash off her cigarette Oh, sweetheart, you know exactly what I'm talking about.
What do you mean secure my future? I'm only 23
rolls her eyes dramatically Well, isn't it obvious? By getting pregnant, you'll have a partner locked down, financial support, and someone to help with the baby.
Yeah but I still have my student loan. And I only make $30,000 a year
leans forward, placing a hand on Ella's shoulder Listen, sweetheart, I didn't become a mother by sitting around waiting for the perfect moment.
But you also have three kids. And you're a millionaire
smirks Yeah, well, I had to make sacrifices to get where I am today. Sacrifices you might not be willing to make.
grinning mischievously Well, let's just say there were some wild nights and questionable decisions made along the way.
You never talked about those before
raises an eyebrow Oh, you want the dirt on your old lady's past? Well, buckle up, buttercup. Let me tell you a story you won't forget.
my eyes widened Really? Now?
takes a deep drag from her cigarette, exhaling slowly Alright, buckle up, sweetheart. You asked for it, so here it goes.
pauses, taking another drag It all started back in my college days, when I was young and naive.
Oh how fun it must’ve been being a millionaire at 23
Sylvia reveals that she got pregnant by a wealthy older man in college
blows out a puff of smoke Cheating? Who says I was cheating? Look, sweetheart, I wasn't tied down by anyone.