The familiar feeling of dread pooled as she added up the numbers. Better, but not good enough. She could chart steady progress upward, though, so that was hopeful. But was it enough? “What’s the verdict?” Beth walked over. Lainey leaned back so her friend could see the screen and rested her hands on her belly. “Better. Definitely better. But not there. Yet.” Beth hesitated. “Mark and I were talking. If you’re interested, we can probably swing me buying in if you want a partner.” Stunned, Lainey stared at her friend. “I— Beth, I hadn’t—” Beth held up a hand. “I know you want to do this all on your own. But you can be a success even with a partner. It doesn’t make it less because you have help.” She smiled and touched Lainey’s shoulder. “Think about it, okay?” “I will,” she promised. After Beth left, she stared at the numbers on the screen.
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