Lance
"Annabelle has been uneasy," Lemuel began, his eyes fixed on the coffee cup in his hands. "Alice doesn't really tell her where she works or what part-time jobs she takes."
He let out a quiet sigh before continuing. "I can't bring her into the company yet. We can't afford it for now. But... I know you can."
I swallowed, then released a long breath—one that felt like a heavy stone had suddenly been lifted off my chest. The kind that leaves you almost dizzy with relief.
I thought it was something else.
I thought he had found out about Alice and me.
That I had almost been caught.
That everything was about to fall apart.
"There's no problem," I answered immediately, faster than usual. "I can accommodate Alice. I'll make sure her schedule is reasonable and that sh
