Chapter 50

Ryleigh was getting ready for work when her phone rang. She quickly took it off the table's surface.

"Hey!"

"Hello, I can't make it, I'm very sorry," It's Abby on the other end of the call.

Rye expelled a heavy sigh. She inquired, "For real?"

"Yeah. Something urgent has arisen at the business, and uncle cannot take charge. I am in charge of—"

"I understand," Rye interrupted the hum with her response. "Guess I should notify my manager that I'll be absent—"

"Hey! You may bring Amelia along. Perhaps your management will consider it."

Rye did not react and contemplated for a minute. Could she? What if Mrs. Guzman becomes angry? "I do not believe so." Rye answered, "The manager is not in the country, but I can contact her."

"It's all fine. Then why do you have a problem? You stated that your manager is kind, therefore I believe she would comprehend."

"Do you think so?" Rye approached her room and searched for her child. She sighed when she noticed the infant was still sleeping.