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Chapter Forty-four

•BRIANNA•

“I lost my job at the restaurant.” Cherry dropped the bombshell, and I stared at her in surprise, trying to process what she just said.

“What did you just say?” I asked, still struggling to absorb the words.

“I said I lost my job at the restaurant.” She repeated, a sad smile playing on her lips.

“How did that happen? When did it happen?” I asked, eager to understand the situation.

“I didn’t do anything offensive, I swear. I was just 20 minutes late because my aunt delayed me—I was helping her with something. And not to mention the traffic jam I got stuck in. Mrs. Williams said something about the owner telling her to fire me the next time I came late, and I guess today was just not my lucky day.” She explained, trying to smile but failing miserably. My mind went to Mr. Adrian when she mentioned the owner of the restaurant. I couldn’t blame Mrs. Williams for firing her; it was all Mr. Adrian’s fault.

“I’m so sorry, babe. I wouldn’t blame Mrs. Williams
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