Chapter 1490

Jamie replied calmly, "But being a cleaner pays better."

She had heard similar comments before. Even Mrs. Lawrence, the agency manager, had mentioned how rare it was to see someone her age in this line of work.

Given the choice, Jamie wouldn't have picked this path either. But with no one to lean on, and Charlie needing costly medical treatments, she had no other option. Even though Winnie had lent her some money, it still needed to be repaid. Jamie preferred earning her own way, even if it meant harder work. At least she could spend that money with a clear conscience.

"Got a younger brother at home or something?" Mr. Adams asked, his eyes fixed on her with an intensity that made her skin crawl.

Jamie was focused on cleaning the TV stand, her back to him. "I don't have a brother. But I do have a son. I'm working to save up for his medical expenses."

At first, Mr. Adams thought Jamie was joking. "Come on, you're kidding, right? Look at you! You're so slim and fit! You can't possibly be a mom."

reaching nearly 150 pounds. Like most moms, her belly was soft and bulging, with loose skin and extra weight. Just the sight was enough

slim and curvy in all the right places, and he couldn't

joking. My son's already three,"

wasn't joking, his expression soured. A child meant she was probably married, and he figured that might

looking good. I

walk the dog today. It's windy out anyway," he said. "Will your husband be picking you up,

with work, so I'll head back myself," Jamie answered,

claiming a husband would help ward off any unwanted advances. It was better than letting on she was single. It might at least deter any ideas some people might

around and it was just the two of them, he felt

about to reach out, the sound of the

forced casualness, resuming his fruit snack. But somehow,

"Looks spotless! Much more

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