CHAPTER 51: GETTING A JOB WHILE PREGNANT

“Are you sure about this?” Sarah's voice cut through the quiet kitchen as she eyed Cecilia across the table. Cecilia, absently poking at her breakfast, a plate of crispy bacon, golden brown toast, and a few chicken wings, sighed and rubbed her temple. Her other hand idly rested on her swollen belly, the baby inside kicking lightly. “I have to try, Sarah. The daycare didn’t work out, and I’m almost due. If I don’t get something stable now, who knows when I will?” Her voice was tired but determined. Sarah, seated across from her, raised an eyebrow. She pushed her plate aside, folding her arms as she leaned forward. “But a job interview while you're this... heavily pregnant?" She gestured towards Cecilia’s belly, shaking her head. "Do you think that’s wise? I mean, do companies even hire pregnant women this close to their due date?” Cecilia’s lips curled into a faint smile, though her eyes flickered with uncertainty. “I don’t know the policy. But it’s a manufacturing company. I’m not