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Chapter 18: Claire’s POV

Author: Nancii Agosto
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-29 19:25:24

After my nap, I finished unpacking and putting away my things. There was no need to put off the inevitable. I would be staying here for a while.

I then decide to walk downstairs and grab a glass of water and grab my bag.

I rummaged through my bag looking for Jordan’s card. I still wanted to work and it was more important now, that I save money for my child. After I found the card, I placed it back in my bag and called Jordan. Hopefully he had or knew of a job opportunity for me.

“Hello, JT Constructs and Company. This is Jordan.”

“Hey Jordan, it’s Claire. You know how I said I wanted to get back into my work?” I say with a little enthusiasm. Jordan was the kind of friend and help I needed right now.

“Hey Claire, I was hoping you’d call! I was worried about you. And I distinctively remember a comeback being mentioned.” His teasing made me feel a little at ease.

“I’m doing fine. Would you maybe want to meet me for a coffee? There’s a brew-new cafe nearby.”

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