”What? You are fired?”

I nodded sadly at my mother while looking at my sleeping son.

”That is nonsense, Ashina. Who will pay for your son’s needs then?”

She sounds mad but I know she’s just worried. I am too, but what else can I do? I never thought my boss would fire me after working for so long for them.

”I’ll find another job as soon as possible.”

”Well you better do that. You know that you’re the only one who works here. How about our needs and all?”

I just ...