Chapter 58

Alexia had worked tirelessly and given her all to land this job. If she lost it, how would she manage Christine's medical bills and take care of her unborn baby? After all, this was her only source of income. She felt like Calvin was trying to clip her wings and push her to a dead end. "Shut up and stop provoking me. Things will get worse if you do!" he spat. She stared at his indifferent face, and tears welled up in her eyes. Her body trembled with anger. Calvin shot her one last icy glance, slammed the door shut, and walked away. Alexia sank to the floor since her legs were too weak to support her. She curled into a ball, hugged her knees, and buried her face. Her eyes were full of sorrow as she gazed out the window. Oddly enough, Lightning, usually a fierce and aggressive dog, curled beside her and quietly stayed beside her. At the bar, Calvin downed his drink in one go. The image of Alexia, her eyes brimming with tears and fury as he walked away, lingered in his mind. Wilbu