Seeing him like this, Estelle could tell he was serious. She took a deep breath, held her shaky hands, and said, “I know you’re upset about Grandpa’s memorial service. But I’ve only been working here for a few days, and I’ve done a lot for you. Now you’re letting me go just because you don’t need me anymore. Isn’t that unfair?”

Cristofer replied in a business-like tone, “I’ll talk to HR and make sure you get some money as compensation. If you’re not happy with it, you ...