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.

turned to see Amie's worried expression, the

smile.

"How was work today?"

smiled, "It

me and then she was back to yapping about the

it up to see an unknown. number flash

"Hello?"

Auto Repair. We've finished assessing the damage to your car, and

need to pay to

I managed out even though I knew I couldn't come to a decision until it's decided

once again proceeded

would like to look over our certificates again. I also looked out some

light in the room as i scrolled through job listings, each one feeling less promising than the last. I could hear Amie's soft breathing from the next room, reminding me of what was at stake. It wasn't just about me anymore;

excursion form tucked away in my bag. The cost seemed insurmountable now, with the uncertainty looming over my job. But the thought of disappointing Amie made. my

had been up all night. I dragged myself to

NEXT DAY

I hadn't put in so much effort in looking as professional as I could in a long time until today. Every crease was pressed, every

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

sure. I sagged in utter relief. I gave words of encouragement to the ones whose name appeared on the list, then I

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cleared out. The silence was punctuated only by the occasional ring of a phone or the muffled. sound of

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