*Frannie*
Later that night, I close the ledger. The numbers are all running together, probably because I am so incredibly tired. If the club didn’t bring in so much money, I could do the books later, but as it is, I know if I don’t keep up with things, I’ll be forever behind. I’ve considered turning the books over to someone else, but quite honestly, we all think the fewer people who know the true worth of the club, the better.
I’ve spent the better part of my day at the orphanage making sure all is going well there. Sterling and Peta had gone with me.
“If you force him to stay,” Sterling said of Peta, “you’re turning this into a prison.”
“I know, but I promised Nancy I’d see after him.” I sighed.
He gave a small shrug. “I suppose he could stay at my residence until you find some
