Even though Damien offered to cover all my expenses, I couldn't bring myself to quit my part-time job. Working and earning my own money gave me a sense of purpose. I didn't want to feel aimless.

Today, I had a shift at the bakery. After work, I planned to visit my mother in the hospital to check on her.

The bakery was quiet that day. The owner's wife and child were at the front while I was in the kitchen, asking the baker how to make the bread ...