Chapter 49. Janitress

"Ina, just let them be," Ms. Hazel said as she led me away from the kitchen when she saw me I was washing dishes.

"But—" I started to protest, but she shot me a stern look, so I fell silent and let go of what I was holding.

"I brought you here so you could at least leave the condo. I didn't bring you here to take care of anything or anyone. There are people assigned to handle every task, and you don't need to interfere."

"I just wanted to help, Ms. Hazel. Even if it's just here, I can make amends somehow," I said.

Honestly, I have been doing better. I didn't really have a choice but to try and fix my life while it was still early, as Mr. Erick had said. I don't want any regrets in the end. 

"It's okay. I didn't say you need to make amends," she replied. "How have things been going for you these past few days?" she asked, settling on the sofa.

"It's been tough, Ms. Hazel. Most of the job openings are for high school graduates, and I didn't eve