Eleanor wrapped up the temporary contract with the manager. They swore to the Moon Goddess they'd stick to their word, which gave her a real sense of relief.
Since there were no classes today, she took Ethan with her to start work at the shop.
They'd made it clear: as long as she was on shift, Ethan would stay with her too. She just didn't feel right leaving him alone.
After a long, tiring day, they finally got paid. Eleanor let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. That bit of income helped lift her spirits.
Afterwards, she squeezed in two more hours of tutoring.
It wasn't until evening that they finally made it back to the apartment. There, waiting by the door, was the dining table she'd ordered.
She'd bought a new table with chairs and a cheap wardrobe just f
