Part 272

The women gasped in shock. The amount was more than three times what they had expected.

As the excitement began to settle down, one of the women approached Brenda and asked, "Um, I was just wondering. What if... if someone wanted to stay and work in this city once it's, you know, finished being built? Is that... would that be possible?"

Brenda smiled warmly and nodded her head. "Of course. If you'd like to be a part of this new community, you are more than welcome."

Jill, who overheard the conversation, turned to Brenda and hesitantly asked, "Do you think... I mean, would it be possible for Ruby and me to come back to this city, too? To live and work here, once our new lives have begun?"

Brenda's expression became solemn, as she shook her head gently, "I'm sorry, Jill. As much as we'd love to have you both back here, the contracts you signed are very clear on this matter. Ruby and Jill, as you knew them, can never return to this city."

Ruby and Jill couldn't help but feel a twinge of
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