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I step around his of aa unicorn

“I’d hate for her to lose these Do you reot them? Maybe I could order her some more”

“No clue I can check with Eleanor”

Glancing up at the clock, I pat his shoulder “Let ot to take off or she’ll be late for school Just leave these I’ll tend to theet back Maybe bleach ork”

Lillie is buckled in her booster chair in the backseat, and she sings all the way to school I glance at her happy face in thehow quickly trouble

is forgotten when you’re four I bypass the car line like always, parking instead in the lot and sweeping her out of the backseat

Today I’th tweed skirt with a black tee that says “What’s Your Dream?” in white on the front My hair is wrapped in awith my square leather purse on my arm Executive nanny

I’m surprised to see a cluster of moms in the hall outside Terry’s class today It’s Friday, and I try to reot… I don’t re, but it is the first day I’ve been here since Monday

Shit I chew

“Well, look who’s back frolass, but I don’t acknowledge her

Leaning down, I give Lillie a hug and a kiss before sending her into class “Say hi to purple monster number four for me”

She takes off running I hang her little backpack on a hook inside the door and give her teacher a wave before heading back into the hall where the bitch patrol is waiting

Serena stands expectantly after her jab I don’t knohat she’s getting at with her statement or how she even knohere I was, and I’ out

“Goode

“I noticed Eleanor bringing Lillie to school these last few days I thought you’d finally turned in your resignation See” Her tone is like nails on a chalkboard “Seeot herself a promotion”