“So, what’s next?” He casually leans back on the counter, ankles crossed. “After your interview with Food & Wine.” What is next? I haven’t thought that far. My entire life, I’ve thrived on achievements. All-American softball pitcher in high school. Check. Top of my class in culinary school. Check. Named the best in my field by winning the highest honor in my industry. Check. So, what comes after there are no more checkmarks left to chase? “I…I don’t know.” “Will your debt be repaid?” “What debt?” “The non-existent debt you owe Monty for adopting you. That’s what you meant in Miami, right?
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