Chapter Twenty-Three
Max
“So what’s your answer, Max?” Mr. Perry asked. “I must sell the business, and I want you to have it, but I need to know now.”
My cousin was supposed to have helped me make this decision, but at the moment he was too messed up in the head after moving his mother into my house. I had to make my own decision, and pray it was the right one.
I shut my eyes, crossed myself, then looked the old man in the eye.
“Yes, I’ll buy it.”
My boss's usual grin expanded, until he appeared almost all teeth, then he surprised me by giving me a hug. “Thank God.” He said. “I’ve got to get on with my life, and while I love this store, it’s time for me to retire.” Mr. Perry stepped back from me and pulled a card out of his shirt pocket. “This is my attorney. He will be handling the
