Mom's appointment ended early, and after nearly three hours of babysitting my daughter, she finally came to La Paraiso Hotel to pick Isabelle up. Though I loved having my daughter with me, I couldn't focus on my paperwork with her present. So after kissing Isabelle on the temples, she and Mom disappeared through the door.
Alone again, I continued the work I had set aside, hoping to finish it in time or else I’d have to work overtime.
Fate, it seemed, failed to hear my prayer. Hours passed, but I didn't finish my paperwork in time, and it was needed by tomorrow. Groaning, I glanced at my wristwatch and let out a resigned sigh.
One more hour, I told myself and began typing on my laptop.
When I finished typing, my gaze shifted to the additional documents I needed to review and sign. Afte
