"There's always a chance for things to turn around," Wilbur said before he placed the letter into the suggestion box.
He then turned to face Madam Judy. "Since you considered selling the bronze cauldrons tobefore, I'm sure I'll be able to win
you over with my actions again, so you change your mind."
Madam Judy's expression darkened. "You can very well continue if you find meaning in doing that, but | can tell you now that I'm
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtnot changing my mind. Nothing you do will change that."
"But Madam Judy, you said..." Ellen piped up with tears in her eyes, trying to speak up for Wilbur. Yet just then, Madam Judy
pointed at Ellen angrily. "This is an official notice, Ellen. You're fired. Please leave immediately."
Ellen froze in the spot, dumbstruck. Her legs wobbled and she fell to her knees, kneeling in front of Madam Judy. "Please, Madam
Judy, please don't fire me. This job is extremely important to me, please giveanother chance."
Madam Judy sighed. "It's not that | don't want to give you another chance, Ellen. Look at all the gashes on your neck, arms, and
calves. | know the state of your family might not be the best, but this is a museum, and we need a guide who can represent our
image. | feel deeply sorry for your loss, but there's nothing | can do for you. Please take care of yourself."
Madam Judy turned to leave, and Ellen sat on the floor sobbing. She had only gotten the job by begging Madam Judy for it,
promising her that she would do an excellent job. Alas, Ellen could not escape her own family.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEllen's sobs made Wilbur's chest ache. He walked over to her and passed her a tissue. "Please don't cry.e on, wipe your
tears."
"Thank you."
"You'll probably be fine. It's just losing a job. I'm sure you can go and look for another one. You don't need to be so upset."
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