#Chapter 38: Into The Lion’s Den

I go to work the next morning with a bit of a heavy heart. Mr. Carter and Paige are still gone for the weekend, I still have duties to attend at the country club. With my new job starting so soon, however, I feel it’s only right to print out my resignation letter and leave it on Mr. Carter’s desk for him to find Monday. I want to talk to him about it, but I refuse to ruin his vacation by calling him now. When he gets back, I can only hope he understands. I do make a note explaining my ability to help cover on weekends as needed. Keeping these connections couldn’t hurt me, after all. Neither could a few extra bucks. After work, I spend the afternoon with my daughters. They help me pick out a dress and some earrings for my dinner that night. I ask them if they are disappointed to be missing out. “I’m sure grandma would welcome you if I asked.” “No,” they both say at once. “No offense, Mom,” says Iris, the oldest, “But those dinners are always really uptight.” My adopted pa