Melanie’s POV
My shift went by surprisingly smoothly. I still got a few weird looks but it was easy to ignore them.
It was amazing what not caring can do to one’s mental health. I felt so much lighter now that I didn’t have to worry about people’s opinions of me.
Yes, they already had a skewed assumption but I didn’t really care. I had a job to do and that’s what I focused on.
By the time Ralph drove me home after my shift, I wasn’t even as tired as I normally would’ve been.
“Someone had a good day,” Alice said once she opened the door.
“Well, you’re right about that. Today was a good day, save for a few hiccups during the day,” I said.
“That’s good to know. I’m glad you had a good day,” she replied smiling warmly at me.
I paused at the stairs.
“Alice?"
“Yes, dear.”
“How come I
