I Cleaned the Same Mansion for 18 Years—Three Days After They Fired Me, a Lawyer Called With News That Changed My Life

the envelope across the desk toward me, his expression unreadable.

“There’s four hundred dollars in there. One week’s severance. More than most in your position would receive.”

“My position,” I repeated softly.

“You’re a housekeeper, Marta. Not family. I’d like you off the property by sundown.”

I stared at the envelope.

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