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how worried I've been about her

n I realized you hadn't come back home, I

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d what about her?" I l

y. Could you look after

days, dear, but you know

barely cover the bills and food for us. How wi

until things improve." I feel suffocated just hearing

carefully, Mary." The swee

he fridge for you. Take a shower, eat som

ct of medication, and tears well up as I sit on the small armchair, observing her for long minutes. "I'm so sorry, Mom!" I whisper. "I didn't want to have to take you away from me, much less force you to l

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ness building, but the vast majority of the commercial spaces are law firms and administration offices. It hosts renowned and large companies. From what I've heard the girls comment, Mr. Gael D'Angelo, the owner, maintains one of his companies here, even on the top floor. Rumors also say that none of our

!" Anne jokes, pulling my attention away from our b

She nods, sporti

ding the long list of tasks, assigning them to the respective employees. While he reads, he throws me an unreadable glance, and I s

you, Evy," Anne comments in a secre

! Why do you think

erything in perfect order. You're making progress with our boss, girl!" The girl winks and pushes her cart. Inevitably, I glance at the gl

d about it my whole life, and above all, I dreamed of working in this company, but look where I am now! Exactly in a meeting room of the top accountants, staring at each padded chair around the rectangular table. Only, I'm on the wrong side and not seated in any of those chairs. Anxiously, I run my hand over the thick, bluish fabric

tayed longer than I should have. I just had to leave the damn car

uestions irritably, making me raise my head

he meeting," I explain, running my hands over m

dissatisfaction in the woman's

s, ma

ow dare he?!" I gulp and realize

ain, ma'am," I assure n

t! Now get o

lly with a tall figure and feel myself being thrown to the ground once again. However, before I feel the impact, a pair of hands firmly

l irritated, prompting me to immediately move away

sed, but I dare not look into the eyes of everyo

n't worry!" The woman scolds furiously, an

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