Restarting Life Ch 6

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Carol and I had been home for two days when 

Richard and Susan came over with gifts. 

I had earned some money in college, and I 

renovated the house. 

It was better than it used to be, but it wasn’t 

good enough for them. 

Carol invited them in, and they asked about 

1. me. 

After college, I got a job as a technician at a 

biotech company. 

I studied it in college. 

Richard got excited. “Maggie, we own a 

skincare and cosmetics company. You’re 

exactly the kind of person our company 

needs. You should come work for us.” 

When I didn’t say anything, Richard added, 

“I’ll triple your salary.” 

Susan said, “Maggie, business is tough these 

days. Our company is having trouble 

developing new products. You could help us.” 

I got up and said, “I’ll think about it. If there’s 

nothing else, you can go now.” 

Before leaving, Richard and Susan looked at 

me earnestly. “Maggie, call us when you 

decide. We want you to come home.” 

I said, “That adopted daughter of yours 

doesn’t seem too happy about me. I’ll 

consider working for you, but I’m not moving 

in.” 

Richard said, “Don’t worry. We’ll talk to Lily. 

She won’t give you any trouble.” 

Susan added, “You’re our daughter. She 

doesn’t get to decide.” 

“I’ll call you when I’ve made up my mind.” I 

waved and watched them drive away. 

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