Amber's POV:
Was he trying to comfort me or mock me? Couldn't he just say something nice for once?
I forced a wry smile and replied, "Alright, thanks for that… baffling attempt at comfort. In return, I promise to be a responsible babysitter until school starts."
"Until school starts?"
That offhand remark made Sidney frown. "You're leaving after that?"
"Once school begins, I don't think my schedule will match the demands of this job," I explained matter-of-factly. College application season was fast approaching, and my time would be stretched thin.
I'd likely still need to work part-time to cover living expenses and Curt's medical bills, but I'd probably switch to a job at a restaurant or coffee shop where the hours would be more flexible.
Sidney fell silent, his mood visibly sinking
