[Mary’s POV]
“As I was about to say, I don’t think I can return to work here, I’m truly sorry, but I just can’t...” I spoke as the last part became more a whisper, as I turned to look at the floor, keeping myself from crying.
“I know the time has been hard for you, as you have had some incidents, but unless you can give me a valid reason for your departure, I can’t release you, as we have made a contract that first expires at the end of the year, so...” he paused as if he waited for what reason I might have for wanting to leave, even if it was valid, I knew I couldn’t tell him, as it would stir up the whole situation and I didn’t want to do that.
“I guess I don’t have one.” I mumbled as I met his gaze. He made a hard exhalation, before he nodded and stepped over to me and put a hand o
