Chapter 12~ Valerie's POV

Settling in my office the following day, as I left home while Mom was still sleeping. I thought to myself while sitting that I was going to enjoy every bit of my day, and then I suddenly heard a knock on my door.

Without waiting for my response, the person opened the door, only for me to discover it was Ruth, I was fumed with anger as I shouted at her, "Ruth, when did you become so rude to barge into my office without waiting to hear my ...