"Oh, I see." The director figured that someone powerful behind Rachel was helping her land a better job, so he said a few words to try to change her mind before eventually agreeing to her resignation.
He even decided not to deduct her leave days and added an extra month's salary, telling the finance department to settle it all right away.
Stepping out of the sanitation office, Rachel took a deep breath.
That extra month's salary was clearly a gesture from the director, but honestly, it was also thanks to Jeffrey.
If she had even a bit of pride left, she wouldn't accept it.
But she didn't have the courage to reject it either.
Her grandmother was still in the hospital, and the money she borrowed from Josephine last time wouldn't last much longer.
More expenses were coming, and soon she'd be drowning in old debts while new ones piled on.
Rachel walked over to where Sister Rivera worked to say goodbye.
