Chương 15 - Teresa Reads The Foundation Papers
Teresa stared at the document.
“You want to call it the Evelyn Vance Foundation?”
David nodded.
“For household workers?”
“For domestic workers, caregivers, and service employees who face abuse or financial exploitation.”
She looked at him.
“Why?”
“Because of what happened to you.”
Teresa shook her head.
“I don't want everything I do to be about Vanessa.”
“It won't be.”
“Then why me?”
“Because you know what it feels like to have nobody believe you.”
Teresa looked down.
That answer hurt.
But it also felt honest.
David continued.
“You don't have to run it.”
“I don't want to.”
“Good.”
He smiled.
“Then you can help design it.”
Teresa looked at the papers again.
“What would it provide?”
“Emergency housing.”
“Legal assistance?”
“Yes.”
“Counseling?”
“Yes.”
“Lost wages?”
“When necessary.”
She swallowed.
“What about people who are afraid to report abuse?”
“We'll create confidential support.”
Teresa's eyes filled with tears.
“This could have helped me.”
“I know.”
She wiped her cheek.
“Then let's make sure it helps someone else.”
That became their first real project together.
Not romance.
Not wealth.
May you like
Purpose.
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