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Chapter 19: Attachment
Chapter 19: Attachment
Kathleen’s P.O.V
I was surprised by the sudden outburst that came as a response to my question, particularly because I meant no harm.
An eerie silence descended in the room as we stated at each other, neither one of us spoke as I bowed my head, wondering what it was that I did so wrong that he chose to snap at me like that. He didn't seem remorseful, although judging from his gestures; I could see that he might feel bad for snapping at me.
"I..." I swallowed my pride and decided to do the right thing for Hayley. If it wasn’t for his little girl, then I would’ve quit and left already, but if I did leave, Hayley would be upset and I realized that I didn’t want to see her sad. "I'm sorry for overstepping my boundaries."
I didn't want to lose the job that promised to pay off
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