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 expression,

a smile. "Of

"How was work today?"

"It was just

she was back to yapping about the trip and the

it up to see an unknown. number flash on the

"Hello?"

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

told me the amount I'd need to pay to get my car

have to get back to you on that," I managed out even though I knew I couldn't come to a decision until it's decided

the phone call, Amie once again proceeded with her

I stayed up, updating my resume in case the new owner would like to look over our certificates again. I also looked out some vacant positions that fit

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

myself thinking about the 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 heart ache. I made a

up all night. I dragged myself to the shower, hoping the

NEXT DAY

as I could in a long time

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

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

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were occupied yesterday now stood bare, personal items cleared out. The silence was punctuated only by the occasional ring of a

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