#Chapter 295: Too Serious

Abby The sun is just beginning to dip below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange, as the first day of the library project comes to an end. My team and I are packing up our tent, the aroma of our day’s cooking still lingering in the air. We’re all tired, but there’s a sense of accomplishment that hangs around us, a satisfaction in a day's hard work. I know it’s going to be a long week since we’ll be coming back every day for the rest of the week, but it’ll be worth it. It’s nice to be with them again, and I’m also glad to give them some actual paid work—even if the money is coming from none other than Karl. As we’re closing up the tent, the event organizers approach us. Their smiles are wide, their gratitude genuine. “Thank you so much for all of your hard work today,” one of them, a woman with bright, enthusiastic eyes, says. “The food was amazing, and your team’s energy really helped lift everyone's spirits.” Karl, who's been helping with the final