Chapter 110

Mona was carrying a huge double-strapped backpack. She was a petite and frail woman. With that amount of items on her back, it must be heavy on her shoulders. Bobby and Millie were by her sides as they headed to the sidewalk. Mona tried to hail a taxi to send the kids back to kindergarten before heading to Starbright. She promised Raymond she would go to work, but she has been delaying the starting day until now. However, it was extremely difficult to hail a taxi at this hour. Even the Book-A-Ride app had a long waiting list. With no alternatives left, Mona was forced to walk the kids while carrying the heavy backpack as she continued to book a ride or get a taxi. Going forward while shouldering the pressure was nothing new to her. Bobby held her hand as they walked along the road. Suddenly, a thought rushed into his mind, and he said to Mona, “Mommy, I want to join the math competition this winter break.” Mona pulled the strap higher. The trophy inside was weighing her d