The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 214

"Is this Penelope's mom?" I introduced myself. "My daughter is Penelope's classmate. No one came to pick her up after school, so we brought her to our home."

Suzy Lane quickly responded, "Where do you stay? Should I come to pick her up?"

"It's okay." I could tell she was concerned about Penelope. I continued, "Just tell me your address, and we'll drop her off."

"Okay."

...

After we dropped Penelope off at Suzy's house, the little girl was thrilled to see her mom. She hopped over to Suzy, exclaiming, "Mommy, I made plans with them! I'm going to their house tomorrow for playtime!" Suzy looked at me in surprise.

I explained, "Tomorrow's Saturday. We won't be working, so we can take care of the kids."

Suzy was relieved that she wasn't imposing. "Then, I'll bring her over tomorrow."

I quickly added, "You're busy with work. We can come pick her up."

After a long pause, Suzy finally said, "Thank you."

we walked away from Suzy's house, I glanced at Zane.

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carefully. "She's very capable at her job. She's someone our company

taken aback.

Zane was quick to explain, saying, "No matter what offers we made before, she didn't want to join us. But now, seeing her and Penelope's situation, I'm almost sure

change in leadership. The new

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laid off are all employees who excel

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believe

lightly. "There are plenty of bosses like

to say, so I

through, he called Eric. "Make sure HR continues to scout

of Suzy's situation. He didn't hesitate

hanging up, Zane turned to me. "Do you know why I'm sure she won't choose any other

my head.

said, smiling. "If she joins us, she'll have plenty of time to spend