“You should nurture me, not leave halfway.”
Penny ignored it. Although she tried to escape, guilt gnawed at her ribs. Life was in shambles — her wallpaper had lost its adhesiveness, her wallet its weight to repaint.
“‘Mazing!” the boss appreciated. “This is such a great piece, Stan. I might give you a raise right away.”
I’ve never had any strong opinion about lottery and jackpot, except that I knew it was a dangerous addiction. I didn’t have any friends…
For people in my parents’ age, buying a house — or building one — is the ultimate goal. Life had…