Chapter 2
My pulse spiked at the idea that he’d seen me fidgeting. He was much sharper than the average man and his eyes locked onto mine in a way that made me nervous.
Every thought floated to Dad. He would probably box my ears with his dry palms if he knew I was considering Jake’s proposal. Was I being too selfish by not quitting? Where would I get the money to pay bills? Somewhere. Anywhere that doesn’t have Jake Sutherland’s name written on it. I’ll find a decent job and earn minimum wage if I have to. But what if Dad’s condition worsened? Then what am I going to do to keep him alive?
“I’d like for you to think it over. Give me an answer by tomorrow.”
I flashed him a tight smile before shaking my head. “No, thank you. I have to be somewhere else, Mr. Sutherland. Have a good day and
