BOUND BY THE VEIN
“Corporate admin job. Real office, real pay, actual benefits. I passed the first round already. If this goes through, things start looking different for us. Just… wish me luck, Ma. Give me a month, and we won’t be scrambling like this anymore.”
There was a soft sniff on the line. Then Celeste’s voice, warm despite everything. “You’ve always taken care of us, baby. I’m proud of you. No matter what happens today.”
“I’ll do anything,” Shawn said, his voice catching just a little. “Within reason or not. I don’t care. You’re beating this, Ma. Stage three isn’t the end. You’re strong. We’ll get the rest. I promise.”
There was a small rustle on the line, like she was shifting against the pillows.
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