CHAPTER 20
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I tightly fold the corners down before flipping the book over and securing the packing paper with a piece of tape. Then, with a smile, I hand the book over to the customer, a woman in her sixties. I’ve seen her in the store a couple of times in the months since I started working here, she seems to come by on Friday about once a month, on a pretty regular schedule.
The woman takes the book, and with a kind smile, she nods and leaves the store.
“The people here like you.” Mum is standing next to me, her eyes curious as she watches me.
I quickly look away from her again, instead checking if someone needs help with anything. Mum has been back since earlier this week, my aunt is doing well and she doesn’t need the constant help anymore. But it’s still a little awkward to hav
