Maya was immersed in her work when Bella walked into the office, carrying a stack of documents. She placed them on Maya’s desk with a confident smile. “Hey, Maya. I wanted to get your thoughts on these new project outlines.”
Maya glanced up, her eyes tired but focused. “Sure, Bella. I’ll review them and get back to you. I’m juggling quite a few things right now, though.”
Bella nodded sympathetically, though her eyes sparkled with ambition. “I understand. I’ve been meaning to discuss some of the changes I’m proposing. I think they could really streamline our processes.”
Maya’s curiosity was piqued. “Streamline, huh? What changes are you thinking about?”
As Bella began detailing her proposals, Maya’s mind wandered briefly to her baby at home. She tried to focus, but the weight of balanci
