
Teresa had to take up the slack when Marlie wasn’t there, but Teresa never complained.

She slid into her chair and forced a tight smile at Teresa who sat across from her. It was becoming harder and harder for her to make it to work on time. There was no chance of slipping in unnoticed, but if she could avoid making eye contact, she wouldn’t have to see the gentle reproach on his face. Marlie hunched her shoulders and slunk around behind the painting factory foreman.

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