Chapter 108

Bianca could hear her heels clicking against the concrete as she made her way into the school. Her heart thundered in her chest this time for different reasons than the first time. She was no longer nervous about how she would do, she was now nervous about who would be there and what might be said to her.

"Good morning, Stacey." She did her best, but the smile didn't exactly meet her eyes as she signed in at the office.

"Morning, Bianca. Here's everything you need for your classes today." The other woman handed her a badge and what looked to be lesson plans.

"Thanks." Their greeting was awkward and Bianca wasn't sure why. She cleared her throat and tapped her toe against the carpeted floor. "I wanted to say thank you again for the email you sent me after the last time I was here. I really do appreciate it."

"You're welcome. I think you're a nice woman, and from what I've heard about you, you've worked hard to make your dreams come true. The kids need someone like you around. Y