Chapter 0247 "Mommy!"

Amie rushed into my embrace and for the first time since I heard the terrible news at work, a genuine smile marred my lips..

"My baby!" I attacked her face with kisses and she giggled cutely." How was school?"

"Fine! I answered a question today."

"Oh that's my baby," I gave her a high five and asked her to tell me. about the question she answered and she proceeded to ramble

away.

Just as we stepped out of the school's building, her homeroom. teacher walked up to me.

"I forgot to give you this," she said after she greeted me and handed me a form. "We'll be taking the kids on a trip before the semester runs out. If she'd be going, ensure you fill this form and return it before next week."

"Okay. Thank you, I'll get back to you." I told her and Amie and I got on the way.

In the taxi, I found myself staring at the plush f*e for the excursion as Amie blabbered on about how she'd love to go.

"Mommy, the video they showed us of the last set that went was so fun. We even talked to some of the students and they said they couldn't wait until they could go again. I really have to go on this excursion, mommy..."

I tuned her out as I worried if tomorrow would be the day I'd get laid

off. If I do, what do I do? I sighed. I had better start updating my resume and start drafting application letters.

worried expression, the excitement on her face gone "he searched my eyes, "Are you

a smile. "Of course, I

"How was work today?"

"It was

and then she was back to yapping about

I brought it up to see an

"Hello?"

day, it's Joe from Smith's Auto Repair. We've finished assessing the damage to your car,

to pay to get my car fixed

Thank you. I...uh...I'll have to get back to you on that," I managed out even though I

phone call, Amie once again proceeded

owner would like to look over our

I could hear

uncertainty looming over my job. But the thought of disappointing Amie made. my heart ache. I made

all night. I dragged myself to the shower, hoping the cold water

NEXT DAY

looking as professional as I could in a long time until today. Every crease was pressed, every hair in place. If this was to

employees are gathered around the abandoned notice board. There's a list of the names of the

to it and checked for my name. I didn't find my name but I looked through it a second time to be sure. I sagged in utter relief. I gave words of encouragement to the ones whose name appeared

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stood bare, personal items cleared out. The silence was punctuated only by the occasional ring of a phone or the muffled. sound of

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