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“Well, let’s look to see what all the libraries are here and if we can upgrade them or if we need to start all
over. I rather use the existing buildings than made a new one. You can’t recreate that architecture.”
“Give me this week. I took over the seating arrangements for Penny for prom. I need to finalize that and
follow up with everyone.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked, shocked.
“It just happened this morning. She called me crying that she is emotionally struggling with it all and
wanted to know if I could take something off her plate.” Emmy shrugged. “Your system you organized for
me is really helping this come together.”
“Come to the office this afternoon and I will help you finish the seating charts and call everyone.” I sighed.
“I wish she would have called me.”
“She wanted to but she didn’t want to you to think she was a failure or weak. She looks up to you and she
didn’t want to disappoint you.”

That shocked me a little. Maybe I need to do something nice for her. “That’s crazy.”
“It’s really not. You pulled her out of an orphanage and gave her a life. She owes you everything. So does a

a big deal but you have personally saved kids from becoming criminals.” I was silent for a little bit before I remembered Calvin had not brought me his drawings. “Alec, can you tell Calvin to bring me his drawings today.” He didn’t answer but nodded at me. Basically, I needed to relieve Penny of all her duties and allow her to heal. She had taken on my shop and I needed to take it back. I just wanted her to heal and be the great person I know she can be. If she was calling Emmy for help, she needed a break. We finished eating in silence until we were finished. Jasper grabbed our plates as we stood to make our way to the office. Emmy ran to

“Penny, are you okay?” I asked as I sat down.
“I’m fine. Just going day by day.”
“Penny, I love you but please don’t lie to me “>
“I’m sorry!” She started crying again. “I-”
“Penny stop. You have nothing to apologize for. I know the stress you are under. Where is Colt?”
“I’m right here.” He said. I must have been on speaker phone.

want her to tell you. I can do it! I just..” “Penny stop. It’s okay. I am not mad

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