#Chapter58

Decisions

Patty

After returning to school, my work kept calling me, demanding to know when I was returning to work. My answer was still the same. I’m not sure, but that wasn’t good enough. I’m sorry, but I didn’t ask for a co-worker to attack me right before Christmas.

Lucille, Grayson, the guys, and my parents watched me pace back and forth in the Gray’s living room. I enjoyed working and needed the money for school, but I didn’t feel safe working at the grocery store.

“Patty, if you’re uncomfortable with returning to work, then quit,” Dad told me.

I stopped. “But I need a job. School won’t pay...