Chapter 18Mr. Wilson showed up mid-morning after Rudy called to tell him they’d finished the job. He walked through the units, the teens trailing behind him, ending up at the one they were using.
“You did an excellent job, all of you,” he stated as he handed Rudy their pay. “I’ll put the rowhouses on the market immediately. I do have a proposition for you however.”
Terry crossed his fingers behind his back, praying the Mr. Wilson would tell them he had other places where he could use their help. His prayer didn’t come true, but what they were offered wasn’t bad, all things considered.
“I know you don’t have a permanent place to stay,” Mr. Wilson said. “So I’m willing to let you continue living here with the proviso that when I or one of my people show the place to a potential buyer, you
