Chapter 12

"Mom, I'm leaving." Noelle wore a neat suit. She checked her resumé, which she'd slipped into a briefcase, once more. "Grandma and Grandpa are taking me to the zoo today, Mommy!" Ian threw himself into her arms. Thanks to Philip and Marie feeding him well, his face had become chubbier. His eyes were also brighter than ever. He looked adorable. "Be good and listen to them, okay? I'll be home tonight." Noelle caressed his face and kissed his forehead. "Good luck, Mommy!" Ian silently cheered Noelle on as he watched her leave. Noelle got onto a bus and checked her phone for the interviews she'd scheduled that day. "First up is Hartman Group…" She sighed. Her agenda for the day was packed—she had an interview from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. "Good luck, Noelle Jensen!" She secretly cheered herself on, swearing to find a job as soon as possible. That was the only way for her to make more money so she could send Ian to a better school. She followed the crowd of office workers to Hartman Group