Chapter 16

As if afraid I'd misunderstand, Zane quickly added, "Of course, we'll be paying you." The problem was I hadn't gone through with my divorce. If I suddenly abandoned Steven and Zachary to look after a random child, it would probably stain Zane's image. I didn't know how to respond at that moment. "I understand your situation now," he said, passing me a name card, and continued, "and that you need time to consider this. So, you don't have to give me an answer now." I retrieved the black business card with gold foil painting. Zane stood up. "I look forward to hearing back from you." I looked at his retreating figure and bit my lip. I had no money or a place to stay, and I might really become homeless after the divorce. Now that a golden opportunity had served itself on a silver platter, I had to seize it. "One week." Zane turned around and looked at me, seemingly confused. I explained, "Give me one week, and I'll finalize my divorce. By then, I'll start working at your house. Wou