Billionaire, Let's Divorce! by BELLA

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.

tap on my shoulder and I turned to see Amie's worried

forced a smile. "Of

"How was work today?"

"It

she was back to yapping about

it up to see an unknown. number

"Hello?"

Auto Repair. We've finished assessing the damage to your car, and I'm afraid it's going

the amount I'd need to pay to get my car fixed and I

to you on that," I managed out even though I knew I couldn't

once

the new owner would like to look over our certificates again.

through job listings, each one feeling less promising than the last. I could

But the thought of disappointing Amie made. my heart ache. I

been up all night. I dragged myself to the shower, hoping the cold water would wash away some of the exhaustion and

NEXT DAY

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

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

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

+25 BONUS

Desks that were occupied yesterday now stood bare, personal items cleared out. The silence was punctuated only by the occasional ring of a phone or the muffled. sound of someone trying to hold