Ice, Love, & Other Penalties (DECKER FAMILY) by Claudia Burgoa EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Claudia Burgoa
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Tyberius
I’m pacing back and forth in my kitchen, the phone pressed so tightly
against my ear that my knuckles shine white. Gemma’s apologetic voice
filters through, each word landing like a blow as she explains why she can’t
work for us anymore.
“I’m so sorry to do this last minute . . .” Gemma’s voice cracks over the
phone.
I squeeze my eyes shut, massaging my forehead as the beginnings of a
headache throb to life. The sun hasn’t even peeked over the horizon yet, but
Gemma’s news makes it feel like this day is doomed before it’s even begun.
“It’s just not going to work out . . .” she continues, her words fading to a
murmur under the sudden rush of blood pounding in my ears.
My stomach drops, a sense of foreboding washing over me as I brace
for what I know is coming next. This can’t be happening. This is actually a
lot worse than when my girlfriend broke up with me a few years back.
“I can’t be a mother,” she said, so I showed her the door and that was
that.
Did it hurt? It didn’t break my heart, but she made me realize that I had
spent two years with a shallow woman.
But losing my nanny—well, this is definitely something I can’t handle
as easily. What the fuck am I going to do now?
“. . . I’ve enjoyed working with Myra—she’s a wonderful child,” she
continues. “But a family emergency has come up unexpectedly, and I need
to leave town immediately. And honestly, I won’t be able to come back. I
understand this puts you in a difficult position, and I truly apologize.”
I stop pacing and grip the edge of the granite counter, knuckles
whitening. Irritation and panic swell within me, though I try to keep my
emotions hidden. There’s no denying that I’m upset at her sudden
resignation. I should tell her we have a contract. I paid for her relocation, on
top of a hefty bonus and . . . what’s the point? She’ll still leave because her
family needs her.
Isn’t that what we all do? Family comes first.
“I understand,” I reply finally, struggling to keep my voice steady.
What’s the point of yelling over the phone when it won’t fix anything?
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