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le option for me, Sophy. I have higher aspirations and won't settle for anything less.

cializes in job vacancies, and your name has been sent to the resident's mansion, s

iety. 'I just don't want to go back to being a full-time stripper,'

She had always been my rock, my confidante, and my partner in crime. But n

g I will keep in mind while walking mindlessly. The phone rang again, piercing through my thoughts. With a weak and emboldened he

your name was submitted this morning for a job opening." She giggled, a high-pitched s

lied, my tone neutral

id, my voice laced with sarcasm and a hint of disdain. "I'm

id, her voice low and hesit

nticipating the pr

..until the weekend," she whi

til the weekend? Am I supposed to watch th

but I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. And then ther

," I said, trying to

to hear from you. But let me warn you: this opportuni

e firm. "But I'm not ready to accept the of

l. But do keep in mind that we're looking for someone who fits our specific

aving me feeling both relieved an

. But my thoughts were soon interrupted by a faint, sobbing sound coming from a nearby all

d softly, kneeling down beside he

ned cheeks. I wrapped my arms around her shoulders and gent

comfort her. "Whatever it is, it'll be

. I'm so tired of standing outside the school gate all alone

dy tremble with sobs. "Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry.

trying to offer some comfort. "But you're safe now. I

he looked up at me with big, tear-f

y, what's your name, little

eplied softly, her eyes

le. "So, Ally, would you mind if I got you something to eat? You m

food. I could tell she was really hungry. "What would you l

he smiled for the first time since we met. "Ice cre

cones, and returned to Ally. "Here you go, kiddo! I got you vanil

Innova Hycross pulled up beside us. "My daddy!" A

he screen. I rolled my eyes good-naturedly. "Ally, I have to go now, s

and a smile before ru