I Worked for My In-Laws for Free for 5 Years—The Weekend I Stopped, Everything Fell Apart

“Do you have any idea how that looks? People at the office saw you. They’re talking, Nathan.

They’re wondering what’s going on.”

“We were having lunch,” I said simply. “Why?”

“Business.” I set my keys on the counter and met her eyes. “That’s exactly what we were doing—discussing business.”

She blinked, thrown completely off balance.

“Business? What business?”

“I’ve been thinking about leaving my job,” I said. “Mark thinks I could make something real out of my skills.

Consulting. Helping local businesses maintain their equipment. He’s introducing me to some people who might be interested in hiring me.”

Claire’s face changed, but not in the way I’d hoped.