Chapter 293

Because Joey had offered to make breakfast for them the following day, Queenie got to sleep in. Nothing was more satisfying than a winter morning lie-in, and she was grateful to Joey for it, especially when she got out of bed and found a table with a hot breakfast spread waiting for her. Energized and warm from the breakfast, Queenie got ready to work. "Joey, here's the key to the house in case you want to go out. It's hard to get a cab around here, and bringing a toddler with you is even harder. "Call for a private-hire ride if you must. Don't worry about the money; I can pay for it. I'm a working lady, after all!" If Queenie could, she would give Joey everything she had. Joey was almost moved to tears. She was grateful that Queenie had been blessed with a loving and generous husband. Even so, she wouldn't allow herself to hold Queenie back. She would build herself a new life after her divorce was finalized. Nodding at Queenie, Joey said, "You and Joshua go on about your day, d