“But she’s like your daughter. I get it. I understand. Whatever you need to do, we’ll make it work.” I look at him with eyes wide. “You need an assistant… I can’t expect you to just hold my job for me. Not when everything is so in the air.” He laces our fingers together. “We’ll make it work. I completely understand your need to be there for Carrie. I would do the same for Ollie. But I want you to know, I’m not just going to let you go, Lilian. I need you.”
