devastated. This was her only hope of starting a new life.
She begged again, but the boy shook his head. “It’s company policy. There’s nothing I can do. I could lose my job. I don’t make the rules, I follow them.” Just then, Lucy and Celestina arrived. The worker pointed at Esther and said, “They’re the bosses.” Surprised, Esther, “These young women continue reading …